Solution Developer

BOARD Deutschland GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning solutions firm in Greater London is seeking a Solution Developer specialized in Operational Planning to create scalable applications for merchandise and supply chain management. The role entails collaborating with product teams to innovate planning solutions, requiring expertise in planning software and strong analytical skills. Ideal candidates will possess 2-4 years of experience and a customer-focused mindset. Embrace the opportunity to lead in shaping industry standards while enjoying a diverse and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in supply chain or merchandise planning applications.
• Strong skills in rule-based modeling and data workflows.
• Experience with UI/UX design for planning and data transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design reusable applications for planning and inventory optimization.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to prioritize workflow items.
• Develop data models aligned with planning scenarios.

Skills

Designing and building planning applications

Familiarity with planning concepts

Hands-on experience with planning platforms

Collaboration and problem-solving abilities

Fluency in English

Tools

Anaplan

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

o9

Job description

At Board, we power financial and operational planning solutions for the world’s best brands. Thousands of enterprises use our technology to optimize resources, drive growth, and ensure profitability. With advanced analytics and forecasting, plus AI‑driven insights, customers transform complex, real‑time data into actionable intelligence.

What’s been key to our success? Our people—we value everyone’s unique perspective and the energy they bring to the organization. We collaborate openly across teams and borders. We embrace a growth mindset to get results. And we celebrate shared success as goals and milestones are achieved.

Ready to join a team where innovation meets collaboration? If you’re driven by bold ideas and a customer‑centric mentality, your next adventure starts here!

Board is hiring a Solution Developer focused on Operational Planning to craft pre‑configured solutions across key operational domains, including:

• Merchandise Planning (e.g. Merchandise Financial Planning, Range & assortment, Allocation and Replenishment)
• Supply Chain Planning (Inventory and Distribution Planning, S&OP, Demand Planning)

These solutions are core to Board’s strategic product direction, offering customers a structured starting point built on industry standards and adaptable building blocks. As a Solution Developer, you’ll work alongside the Product Owner to transform domain knowledge into scalable templates that enhance the speed and success of solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design reusable applications for demand planning, inventory optimization, merchandise financial planning, and more
• Work closely with the Product Owner to prioritize and shape backlog items
• Convert operational planning workflows into modular, easy-to‑implement components
• Develop data models and business logic aligned with real‑world planning scenarios
• Support documentation, testing, and demo creation for internal and external use
• Continuously improve solution features based on feedback from internal teams and early users

Requirements

Must‑Have:

• 2–4 years of experience designing and building planning applications, ideally within supply chain or merchandise planning
• Familiarity with planning concepts such as demand forecasting, allocation, OTB, or replenishment
• Hands‑on experience with planning platforms (e.g. Board, Anaplan, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, o9, etc.)
• Strong skills in rule‑based modeling, data workflows, UI/UX design for planning and data transformation/scripting
• Excellent collaboration and problem‑solving abilities
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus

Nice‑to‑Have:

• Experience with planning in retail, CPG, or manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of predictive analytics or statistical forecasting methods
• Experience with the Board platform is a plus

Why Join Us

This role gives you the opportunity to shape how organizations plan and operate. Be part of a high‑impact team that delivers market‑ready, industry‑leading solutions using Board’s intelligent planning platform.

Board International is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.