Job Description

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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