Senior Solution Architect - Demand/Supply/ Merchandise Planning/Retail/German Speaking
About Blue Yonder
Blue Yonder® is the leading global provider of end-to-end, integrated Retail and Supply Chain Planning and Execution solutions. Our solutions are used by:
81 of the global STORES Top 100 Retailers
79 of the global Consumer Goods Registry Top 100
20 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25
Blue Yonder employs over 5500 of the industry’s most experienced demand and supply chain experts globally to develop, deliver and support its solutions. As part of the growth of the organization, Blue Yonder is gradually developing its EMEA Centre of Excellence in Warsaw, Poland.
We continue to grow a team of the most advanced Supply Chain experts. Members of this team participate in on-site consulting and business software implementation projects for the largest and most advanced Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies across Europe. Our consultants create the future standards of their core business processes.
Job Description Summary
Senior Solution Architect acts as a member of on-site/remote project teams. Uses in-depth knowledge of customer business and processes to design and implement Blue Yonder solutions on medium to large supply chain transformation programs. Understands how the BY solutions can support customer business.
Job Description
As a Solution Architect you will be:
Leading implementation of Blue Yonder products, including ownership of end-to-end solution design
Working with customer business and IT teams during all project phases
Providing leadership to functional team during implementation cycle
Serving as a functional and industry expert and participating in key meetings between Project Manager, key customer contacts, and customer users
Working closely with Product Management Department regarding specific trends for future product functionality/enhancements
Providing mentorship to junior associates within Blue Yonder organization
Working with the pre-sales team to assess workload on a given project and recommend roles
Knowledge and Skills we are looking for:
Essential:
+8 years of industry experience in Supply Chain/Retail industry (e.g. Softline, Grocery, Wholesale, FMCG, CPG, etc.)
Great understanding of the overall planning, retail processes (demand management, supply chain optimization, replenishment/fulfilment, category management, assortment optimization)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Hands-on experience in using, implementing, or supporting modern Supply Chain applications (BlueYonder/i2/Manugistics/JDA, SAP APO, Kinaxis, Infor, Logility, o9, Quintiq, or similar planning solution)
Business level fluency in English and German, both spoken and written
Ability and willingness to travel extensively across Europe is required
Right to live and work in the European Union
Desirable:
Fluency in additional European languages
Machine Learning & Data Science concept familiarity
Experience in supply chain software implementation
Agile knowledge
Python and SQL elementary skills
Blue Yonder offers:
Highly professional environment of top international industry experts
Chance to deal with the best-in-class SCM solutions and work on-site with the most prestigious and advanced companies in the world
Strong investment in employee skills development (first 2-6 months are purely training-focused with highly experienced mentor)
Excellent development abilities and further growth potential
Clear independence and empowerment
Permanent job contract
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