Overview
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 a wide range of retailers and consumer goods companies. Blue Yonder employs thousands of demand and supply chain experts globally to develop, deliver and support its solutions.
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.
Role Summary
The role of Senior Solution Architect is to take ownership of a solution within a Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation project. The Solution Architect provides leadership and direction to the on-site implementation team on the design and execution of the solution and the definition of business process workflows that accompany the solution.
Senior Solution Architect responsibilities
* Leads WMS transformational projects and delivers the solution as the main point of contact
* Designs advanced, creative solutions including integration and other technical aspects
* Drives end-to-end implementation of the WMS solution and integrations from design to go-live
* Leads design workshops for internal projects and participates in critical phases of partner implementations, providing recommendations on overall supply chain execution solution architecture, requirements, end-to-end workflows (WMS, TMS, WLM, WCS, Warehouse Automation/Robotics) and the integration needs within execution systems and host systems (ERP, Replenishment Planning, etc.)
* Partners with project managers in planning efforts
* Offers mentorship and product-level leadership to the broader Customer Success team
Skills and experience required
Work experience
* Proven experience of techno-functional leadership of BlueYonder WMS implementations (relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions may be considered)
* Strong domain knowledge of Supply Chain organization within Retail, Manufacturing and 3PL
* Understanding or experience of agile methodologies concepts
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to drive discussions on both functional processes and technical concepts in a language understood across a diverse audience and multiple levels, including C-level
* Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; strong troubleshooting skills (application and technical)
* Good understanding of end-to-end execution workflows, architecture, integration, and project lifecycle with ability to define implementation plan, identify cross-functional dependencies; SQL, relational DB systems
* Experience with any programming language (ability to read and work with code)
* Windows/Unix basics; SQL experience
* Willingness to travel
* Fluent in English
* German, French, Spanish or Italian fluency highly desirable
BlueYonder offers
* Highly professional environment of top international industry experts
* Chance to work with best-in-class SCM solutions and with prestigious and advanced Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies
* Strong investment in employee skills development
* Excellent development abilities and further growth potential
* Clear independence and empowerment
* Permanent job contract
* Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Our Values
Our values unite us. They drive our success – and the success of our customers. Find out more in 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.
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