Enterprise/Senior Solution Architect - Demand/Supply/Retail

Enterprise/Senior Solution Architect - Demand/Supply/Retail 

About Blue Yonder  

Blue Yonder® is the leading global provider of end-to-end, integrated Retail and Supply Chain Planning and Execution solutions. Our solutions are used by: 

• 81 of the global STORES Top 100 Retailers 

• 79 of the global Consumer Goods Registry Top 100 

• 20 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 

Blue Yonder employs over 5500 of the industry’s most experienced demand and supply chain experts globally to develop, deliver and support its solutions. As part of the growth of the organization, Blue Yonder is gradually developing its EMEA Centre of Excellence in Warsaw, Poland. 

We continue to grow a team of the most advanced Supply Chain experts. Members of this team participate in on-site consulting and business software implementation projects for the largest and most advanced Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies across Europe. Our consultants create the future standards of their core business processes. 

Job Description Short Summary 

The Senior Solution Architect designs and aligns business processes with technology solutions to meet customer needs and enhance efficiency. As key members of on-site or remote project teams, they lead complex transformation efforts. They collaborate with people across different cultures, roles, and seniority levels, using their expertise to optimize processes and support the business's strategic objectives 

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be:  

• Leading Retail Planning solutions deployment in transformation projects/programs, including ownership of end-to-end solution design 

• Defining customers value added business process workflows and adapting the entire implementation process to it  

• Providing advice regarding industry best practices and process methodology  

• Effectively managing various stakeholders  

• Providing mentorship to functional teams within Blue Yonder organization  

• Interacts with Product Marketing & Development team regarding new solution releases. Communicates gaps in applications capabilities  

• Working with the pre-sales team to assess workload on a given project and recommend roles  

• Can lead data science associates to enhance the strategies and model data to deliver the customer benefit 

• Operating in a dynamically changing multi-cultural environment  

Knowledge and skills, we are looking for: 

• 10+ years of experience in Retail/Supply Chain industry (e.g., Softline, Grocery, Wholesale, FMCG, CPG, etc.) 

• Great understanding of the overall planning, retail processes (demand management, supply chain optimization, replenishment/fulfilment, category management, assortment optimization) 

• Ability to suit business language (users, management, and executive level audiences) 

• Ability to discussions on both functional processes and technical concepts (supported by Tech Lead)  

• Skilled in managing complex client requirements and translating them into clear, actionable business solutions with precise documentation 

• Ability to convert data into meaningful insights (with Power BI data visualization or similar tools)  

• Experience with SQL and understanding of programming concepts  

• Business process modelling and notation tools awareness (e.g., UML/BPMN 2.0 or other) is a plus 

• Hands-on experience with integrating systems is a plus 

• SaaS / Cloud environment experience is a plus  

Personal profile we are looking for:  

• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, problem solving, diplomacy and influencing skills 

• Strong self-organization, focus and independence in action (working remotely or onsite with customer)  

• Self-awareness and use of personal strengths  

• Commitment to learn long-term and share knowledge  

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively across Europe is required 

• Excellent English language skills both verbal and written (German or French is a strong plus) 

• Right to live and work in the European Union 

Blue Yonder Offers   

• Highly professional environment of top international industry experts  

• Chance to deal with the best-in-class supply chain and retail solutions and work on-site with the most prestigious and advanced companies in the world 

• Strong investment in employee skills development (first 2-6 months are purely training-focused with highly experienced mentor)  

• Excellent development and further growth opportunities 

• Clear independence and empowerment  

• Permanent job contract  

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with your skills and expertise