Senior Architect - Solutions

We are seeking a seasoned Blue Yonder Senior Solution Architect with 15+ years of supply chain expertise to design, configure, and implement global functional and technical supply planning solutions. In this role, you will leverage advanced Blue Yonder tools and next-generation cognitive capabilities to forecast, plan, and optimize inventory across our global network.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Design & Optimization

• Process Architecture: Build end-to-end supply planning strategies mapped to complex business needs.


• System Integration: Connect Blue Yonder applications seamlessly with broader enterprise systems.


• Continuous Improvement: Deliver ongoing enhancements and train end-users to maximize system utility.

2. Tool Configuration & Technical Expertise

• Core Modules: Architect and configure Blue Yonder ESP, Fulfillment, Demand, Demand 360, and IO (PL/SQL).


• Next-Gen Tech: Implement Blue Yonder AI and machine learning capabilities to drive innovation.


• Data Synthesis: Analyze historical data, market trends, and sales patterns to boost forecasting accuracy.

3. Business Analysis & Agile Delivery

• Requirement Gathering: Lead stakeholder sessions to justify business cases and define functional specs.


• Agile Blueprinting: Develop user stories, activity diagrams, delivery roadmaps, and impact metrics.


• Prototyping: Partner with UX and developer teams to build high-fidelity prototypes and demos.

4. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Technical Alignment: Present requirements to QA, UX, and dev teams; clarify technical questions during sprints.


• Testing Validation: Partner with QA to design test plans, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).


• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, best practices, and mentorship to junior analysts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain solution architecture.


• Expertise: Deep hands-on configuration experience with Blue Yonder/JDA supply planning suites.


• Cognitive Skills: Proficient in Blue Yonder Luminate Cognitive Platform, including AI-driven automation, unified data layers, and intelligent workflow optimization.

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