Senior Supply Chain Planning Systems Developer

BIC; Clichy; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BIC World is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Systems Developer to join our IT Planning team. You will develop, maintain and optimize the Blue Yonder planning backend, design data workflows, and ensure reliable data exchanges with ERP systems.

Collaborate with analysts, architects and product owners, contribute to deployment, testing and production support, and help drive the digital transformation of our global supply chain planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of backend development and/or application integration.
• Experience supporting complex business-critical systems.
• Proven track record in production support and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise backend components within the Blue Yonder platform.
• Define integration patterns between Blue Yonder and ERP systems with the Integration team.
• Provide expert-level production support and troubleshoot incidents.
• Contribute to testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Document solutions and promote best practices.

Skills

SQL

Backend development

Integration basics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Blue Yonder / JDA

Oracle Database

PL/SQL

APIs

Job description

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.

Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.

As part of our ongoing Supply Chain transformation, we are looking for a Supply Chain Planning Systems Developer to join our IT Planning team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the hands-on development, maintenance, and enhancement of technical solutions supporting our Blue Yonder planning platform. You will develop and optimise backend processes, database solutions, and data flows to ensure the reliability and performance of our Supply Chain Planning systems.

Working closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Product Owners, and IT teams globally, you will translate business requirements into effective technical solutions, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our planning applications.

This position is ideal for a technically skilled developer who enjoys solving complex problems and working with enterprise applications, databases, and Supply Chain systems.

Your Mission

As a Supply Chain Planning Systems Developer, your primary responsibility will be to develop, maintain, and support the technical components of our Blue Yonder planning platform.

You will contribute throughout the solution lifecycle, from technical analysis and development to testing, deployment, and production support.

Your focus will be on delivering reliable, efficient, and scalable technical solutions that support critical Supply Chain Planning processes and ensure effective data exchange with other enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Blue Yonder Development and Maintenance

• Develop, maintain, and optimise backend components within the Blue Yonder platform.
• Design and improve data processing workflows supporting Supply Chain planning activities inside Blue Yonder.
• Develop and maintain database objects, stored procedures, and automation scripts.
• Implement technical enhancements based on business requirements.
• Contribute to development standards, best practices, and technical governance.

Integration and Interface Management

• Define integration patterns (specifications) between Blue Yonder and ERP systems conjointly with Integration team.
• Ensure seamless data exchange between enterprise applications.
• Maintain data quality, consistency, and integrity across systems.
• Participate in the design and evolution of integration architectures.
• Investigate and resolve data flow and interface-related issues.

Production Support and Incident Resolution

• Provide expert-level support for production incidents.
• Troubleshoot application, database, and integration issues.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement sustainable solutions.
• Define and execute corrective and preventive actions.
• Support critical business processes and ensure system availability.

Project Delivery

• Work closely with Business Analysts to understand functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Participate in solution design workshops and technical reviews.
• Contribute to testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Support release management and production rollouts.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain technical documentation and solution knowledge repositories.
• Identify opportunities for optimisation and automation.
• Promote development and operational best practices.
• Support knowledge sharing and technical mentoring within the team.

Technical Environment

Planning Solutions

• Blue Yonder / JDA
• SCPO (Supply Chain Planning & Optimization)
• Supply Chain Planning platforms

Database Technologies

• Oracle Database
• SQL
• PL/SQL

Integration Concepts (basic knowledge required)

• APIs
• Web Services
• Middleware Solutions
• Scheduler
• ERP knowledge (JDE as a plus)

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development and/or application integration.
• Experience supporting complex business-critical systems.
• Proven track record in production support and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong SQL and relational database expertise.
• Experience with backend application development.
• Basic understanding (concepts) of enterprise integrations and data flows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience with software development lifecycle and deployment practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Blue Yonder / JDA solutions. Knowledge of SCPO environments.
• Experience integrating ERP platforms such as JD Edwards, SAP, or similar systems.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Planning processes.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models.

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.

You are passionate about understanding business challenges and delivering practical, scalable technical solutions.

What We Offer

A Strategic Role

You will directly contribute to the performance of critical Supply Chain planning processes supporting global operations.

High-Visibility Projects

You will work on strategic initiatives that drive digital transformation and operational excellence.

Specialized Expertise

Develop deep expertise in Blue Yonder technologies, and Supply Chain planning solutions.

International Exposure

Collaborate with global teams across multiple regions and business functions.

BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.