Sr Solution Architect at JDA Software

Blue Yonder Job Title: Sr Solution Architect

Overview:

Core responsibilities focus your efforts as the lead functional consultant for Blue Yonder Warehouse Management Systems solution implementations for customers across the Americas region.

In this role, you will design best-in-class solutions using a suite of products in the Warehouse Management space, as well as being on the leading edge with our latest product innovations.

You will be the functional liaison across of key stakeholders, including key customer contacts, Project Managers, Technical Consultants, and 3rd Party Consultants, to drive the timely and successful delivery of the final solution.

What you’ll do

• Drive the design, optimization, and implementation of Blue Yonder Warehouse Management software solutions for customers, utilizing industry best practices and process methodologies.
• Apply domain knowledge to fully understand and identify how the Blue Yonder solutions can be configured and delivered to best meet customer requirements/business processes.
• Lead solution design to ensure clear construct and validation tasks and timeline.
• Conduct and/or guide system integration, user acceptance testing and deployment phases of the project to ensure a seamless transition to our steady state associates.
• Sustain the balance between project scope, timeline, and requirements to ensure successful time to value and definitive customer satisfaction.
• Assess business needs that fall outside the standard solution and/or scope, and assess integration complexity, architecture constraints and/or product roadmaps.
• Recognize and highlight incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers/projects.
• Communicate business cases to PMG and PD regarding customer specific needs related to product functionality and enhancements.

What we are looking for

Industry and Product Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of specific experience working within Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management Systems (WMS Discrete version 9.1 and above preferred), either as a customer of Blue Yonder or as a consultant implementing Blue Yonder solutions for customers.
• Additionally, relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as HighJump, Manhattan or SAP is a plus.
• Current or prior experience working in a management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center preferred.

Skills:

• Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user, management, and executive level audiences. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.

Education:

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree.

Travel is expected within the US at 50% - 75%

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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.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours?

Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equity (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of.

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.

Who are we?
We are a proven, passionate bunch of disruptors. Our work is all about tapping into your potential so we can deliver the best solutions and customer experiences on the planet.

What do we do?

Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand.