Solution Architect Space, Range, Display Management

Blue Yonder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of supply chain solutions is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the implementation of its products. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience and a strong understanding of supply chain processes. This role involves working closely with client teams to deliver innovative solutions. The company offers a competitive salary and a highly professional environment, with opportunities for substantial career development and mentorship.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional environment

Investment in employee development

Permanent job contract

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Retail industry required.
• Hands-on experience with modern Supply Chain applications is essential.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Blue Yonder products.
• Work with customer business and IT teams.
• Provide leadership during implementation cycle.
• Serve as a functional expert in key meetings.
• Mentor junior associates.

Skills

Supply Chain industry knowledge

Category management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Fluency in English

Team leadership

Tools

Blue Yonder

SAP APO

Kinaxis

Python

SQL

Job description

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 5,500 experienced demand and supply chain experts globally to develop, deliver and support its solutions. As part of the organization’s growth, 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 who 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 cycle
• Serving as a functional and industry expert and participating in key meetings between Project Manager, key customer contacts, and users
• Working closely with Product Management Department regarding specific trends for future product functionality/enhancements
• Providing mentorship to junior associates within Blue Yonder organization
• Working with pre‑sales team to assess workload on a given project and recommend roles

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• + 8 years of industry experience in Supply Chain / Retail industry (e.g. Softline, Grocery, Wholesale, FMCG, CPG, etc.)
• Very good understanding of 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)
• 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

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.