Enterprise Solution Architect - Consulting

Overview:

• Leading Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of leading “Best Places to Work”
• Seeking an experienced individual with a strong domain background in retail (hard lines/softlines/grocery) to drive deployment of Blue Yonder’s Planning (forecasting, replenishment and pricing) solutions at clients, in the specific areas of solution design, process architecting and change management.

Scope:

• Core responsibilities include being the primary customer-facing role with regard to onboarding projects, creating and articulating solution design, coaching customers through the change management process required to adopt Blue Yonder solution, and collaborating cross-functionally and globally.

What you’ll do:

• Participates in business process analysis or design/construction phase of the project that leads to writing functional specifications.
• Works as a functional liaison between Project Team and key customer executives. Has knowledge of either Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment, Allocation, Enterprise Planning, Assortment and Category Management.
• Works with project team to ensure smooth and efficient implementation and integration between technical and functional system requirements.
• Provides advice to customers regarding the industry’s best practices and process methodology.
• Facilitates/leads business diagnostics, process analysis and/or design workshops to help flush out as-is and desired to-be solution state and ultimately writes a solution design document to support business requirements
• Recognizes and highlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers/projects. Support sales & Presales in providing Solution approach & PoV
• Is a thought leader in their Product Solution area of focus and is able to apply that knowledge to customer situations
• As required, ability to represent Blue Yonder in industry conferences workshops preferred
• Understands how Blue Yonder solutions (Demand & Fulfillment, Allocation, Enterprise Planning, Assortment and Category Management) can be configured to better facilitate client business processes.
• Assist & guide the writing of functional specifications during the design phase of the project that supports the documented solution design
• Assist & guide in the Development of functional business process test scripts (step by step instructional how to do) which outline new or updated end-user functional processes supported by  the solution design which may include standard application functionality,  customized modifications, data interfaces, reports/layouts, … Prepares for and conducts customized end-user training workshops to support application training content outside of base application knowledge / Blue Yonder Certifications
• Understands how the Blue Yonder solutions within the area of focus can be configured and delivered to better facilitate customer business processes (ensuring the ability to design, execute, and deliver)
• Ability to deliver in faster go-lives using agile methodology
• The ability to lead faster deployments focused on value delivery.
• Assists Project Managers in planning efforts including detailed project plan task detail (work breakdown structure) based on the specific phase/need of the project
• Communicates and/or supports the business cases to Product Management Group and Product Development regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancements.
• Escalates issues that may have negative scheduling impact. Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates.
• Ensures the security and integrity of corporate assets and intellectual property. Ensures compliance with the internal and external company policies and procedures
• You are in direct contact with our customers, create concepts and process models for the implementation of projects and actively accompany the associated change.
• You are part of a highly motivated and cooperative team that looks forward to meeting you.

• You must have good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• You are ready to travel globally.

What we are looking for:

• 15 -18 years of hands on experience, as a functional consultant providing supply chain solutions for customers required. Either a customer of Blue Yonder or as a consultant implementing Blue Yonder solutions for customers preferred.
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelor ’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree
• Relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as Oracle, SAP, or leading ERP may be considered.
• Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required
• Relevant industry certification from APICS , TOGAF will be a plus
• Current or prior experience working in Management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center or Excellence settings preferred
• Skill set and availability requirements as per the organization's needs
• Knowledge in performance tuning techniques is added advantage.
• Provides guidance to Support Services in responding to base technical issues.
• Understanding and experience with the technical requirements for the product line assigned.
• Understanding of Database structures. Understanding of various technical platforms and infrastructures.
• Understands Blue Yonder product suite to convey relationships and touch points to the customer.
• Works with appropriate parties to ensure issues are resolved.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user and management. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required
• Extensive Travel required.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.