Solution Architect

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 doDrive the design, optimization, and implementation of Blue Yonder Warehouse Management software solutions for customers, utilizing industry best practices and process methodologiesApply domain knowledge to fully understand and identify how the Blue Yonder solutions can be configured and delivered to best meet customer requirements/business processes, with regardingLead solution design to ensure clear construct and validation tasks and timelineConduct and/or guide system integration, user acceptance testing and deployment phases of the project to ensure a seamless transition to our steady state associatesSustain the balance between project scope, timeline, and requirements to ensure successful time to value and definitive customer satisfactionAssess business needs that fall outside the standard solution and/or scope, and assess integration complexity, architecture constraints and/or product roadmapsRecognize and highlight incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers/projectsCommunicate business cases to PMG and PD regarding customer specific needs related to product functionality and enhancementsWhat we are looking forIndustry 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 customersAdditionally relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as HighJump Manhattan or SAP is a plusCurrent or prior experience working in a management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center preferredSkills:Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain requiredAbility to prepare and deliver presentations for user, management, and executive level audiences. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills requiredEducation:Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferredBachelor’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degreeTravel is expected within the US at 50% - 75%

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