Strategic Transformation Advisory Director

Strategic Transformation Advisory Director (Retail Planning Software Solutions)

Comparable Title: Strategic Services Director

Overview

Join the Blue Yonder Strategic Transformation Advisory team focusing on e2e transformation advisory for our customers through the deployment of Blue Yonder software solutions. You’ll partner with Tier 1 Retail customers to design future-state processes, aligning them with BY software solutions, and leading transformation initiatives that drive efficiency, profitability, and innovation for our customers. This role requires a strong foundation in retail planning software implementation within retail processes and industry insights. You will drive next-gen transformations using Blue Yonder’s AI-powered software suite across Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment, Demand, Replenishment, and Allocation.

What you’ll do

• Act as a trusted advisor and industry expert, advising clients on best practices in deploying retail planning software solutions
• Lead customer workshops and drive software transformation blueprints to optimize supply chain processes and deploy BY software solutions for customers
• Champion thought leadership through industry insights, presentations, and events
• Define software transformation roadmaps and drive software adoption
• Build lasting relationships with C-level executives, guiding them through complex change programs
• Execute Organizational Change Management initiatives for customers
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including Blue Yonder Senior Solution Architects, customer/partner consultants, Change Team, Blue Yonder Sales team, Blue Yonder Cloud and Product Teams to ensure the intended business objectives and value can be realized

What we are looking for

• Deep Expertise: 15+ years in retail planning or consulting, with deep knowledge of end-to-end retail planning software implementation across diverse retailers
• Proven Impact: Proven success in process design and change management, which deliver measurable results and adoption
• Executive Presence: Exceptional facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills
• Tech Visionary: Having exposure to usage of AI/ML to solve supply chain problems, is desirable
• Platform Know-How: Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder or similar planning applications are a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail, Supply Chain Planning, or related field with relevant experience; MBA or advanced degree preferred

You are

• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven
• Skilled at navigating complexity and delivering transformational software implementations
• Open to embracing new technologies including usage of AI/ML to solve customer problems

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000 USD.

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

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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.