Enterprise Solution Architect - Warehouse Management Systems

Enterprise Solution Architect - Warehouse Management Systems

Scope of Role :

Core responsibilities focus your efforts as the lead end to end Architect in Execution vertical with emphasis on Blue Yonder Warehouse Management Systems and good understanding of Transportation Management systems and Warehouse Labor Management systems for customers across the Americas region.

Overview :

In this role, you will design best-in-class solutions using a suite of products in the Execution space, as well as being on the leading edge with our latest product innovations.

You will be the functional liaison across 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 do :

• Leverage as the Solution expert for transformational projects / programs against a single solution.
• Provide assistance to identify the Change Management efforts needed for global or regional program implementations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for users, management, and executive level audiences.
• Provide guidance and influence customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology.
• Estimate effort of task level implementation activities that are within the scope of the project and recommend appropriate roles to execute those tasks.
• Ask appropriate questions to assess business needs that fall outside the standard solution, assess integration complexity, and architecture constraints.
• Demonstrate and facilitate integration discussions of product functionality and product architecture within a suite of products.
• Conduct / leads business process analysis or design, construction, validation, and deployment phases of the project.
• Lead the project team to design and develop functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and screens to ensure smooth integration between technical and functional business requirements.
• Provide level 3 non-technical support to the implementation teams during the 'go-live' period and verify that the system provides the required business functions and maintains data integrity.
• Recognize and highlight incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers / projects.
• Serve as a functional liaison and attend and contribute to key meetings between Project Manager, Solution / Technical Architects, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors.
• Communicate business cases to PMG and PD regarding customer specific needs related to product functionality and enhancements.
• Ensure knowledge transfer is conducted with the key customer project team.
• Interact with PMG & PD regarding new releases and new functionality and act as the liaison to communicate to the rest of the team.
• Provide guidance to support the development and execution of test scripts to ensure BY software consistently meets the customer's business objectives.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in planning / re-planning efforts and review, analyze and approve the impact assessment for proposed changes to the application architecture.
• Support Business Consultants or Solution Architects in creating and modifying procedural and system documentation throughout the project.

What we are looking for :

Industry and Product Experience :

• Minimum 7 years of specific experience working within Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems and / or Warehouse Labor Management systems.
• Relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as HighJump, Manhattan or SAP may be considered.
• Current or prior experience working in a management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center preferred.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Retail and / or 3PL verticals preferred.

Skills :

• Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user, management, and executive level audiences. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.

Education :

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree.

Travel : Travel is expected within the US at 50% - 75%.

Salary Range : The salary range for this position is $113,046.19 - $163,976.90. The salary range information provided reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.

Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.

Benefits :

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401K with Matching.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Corporate Fitness Program.
• Wellbeing Days.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more.

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space.

We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

Our Values :

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success and the success of our customers.

Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of.

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.

About Us

Who are we?

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

We are a proven, passionate bunch of disruptors. Our work is all about tapping into your potential so we can deliver the best solutions and customer experiences on the planet.

What do we do?

Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand.

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