Solution Architect Space, Range, Display Management

Solution Architect - Space, Range, Display Management

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

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 teams during implementation cycles

• 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 the 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.)

• Very good understanding Category/Range/Display Management and Assortment concepts for retail

• 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, both spoken and written

• Ability and willingness to travel across Europe is required

• Right to live and work in the European Union

Desirable:

• Fluency in additional European languages (German or French) appreciated

• Machine Learning & Data Science concept familiarity

• Experience in supply chain software implementation

• Knowledge of agile methodologies and project approaches

• Python and SQL elementary skills

Blue Yonder offers:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package

• Highly professional environment of top international industry experts

• Chance to deal with the best-in-class Category Management and Assortment 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

Our Values

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Core Values

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.