Solution Architect

JDA Software; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Yonder in India seeks a Solution Architect (Full-time) to lead functional consulting for supply chain solutions. You will collaborate with project teams and customer executives to define requirements and design specifications, applying AI/ML in statistical forecasting and related techniques.

The role requires 10–12 years of hands-on experience, an advanced SCM/OR degree, and willingness to travel extensively across client sites while ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of hands-on experience, as a functional consultant providing supply chain solutions for customers.
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred.
• Relevant solution consulting and implementation experience with other leading SCP/ERP systems may be considered.
• Strong business analysis skills, understanding of statistical algorithms and SCM concepts.
• Extensive travel required.

Responsibilities

• Plan project efforts with detailed work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Lead business diagnostics, process analysis and design workshops.
• Develop functional specifications and test scripts for implementations.
• Deliver end-user training and knowledge transfer to customers.
• Act as a liaison between the project team and customer executives to ensure value delivery.

Skills

Supply chain consulting

AI/ML in forecasting

R

Python

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in SCM/OR/Operations

Bachelor's degree + experience

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

## Solution ArchitectApply: Bangalore: IND - Coimbatore (708): Full time: Posted Today: 262948* Works with project team to ensure smooth and efficient implementation and integration between technical and functional system requirements.* Ability to deliver in faster go-lives using agile methodology* Ability to lead faster deployments focused on value delivery.* Works as a functional liaison between Project Team and key customer executives. Has knowledge of either Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment, Assortment Planning, Allocation or Category Management Solutions.* Has working experience of AI/ ML algorithms in supply chain* Works with all levels of Blue Yonder associates in developing functional specifications, analysis of user needs and testing.* Participates in business process analysis or design/construction phase of the project that leads to writing functional specifications.* Works on development of functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and screens that meet the customers' business objectives and are of sound design.* Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology.* Understands how Blue Yonder solutions (Demand, Fulfill, Assortment, Allocation, Assortment Planning, Category Management) can be configured to better facilitate client business processes.* Escalates issues that may have negative scheduling impact. Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates.* Ensures the security and integrity of corporate assets and intellectual property. Ensures compliance with the internal and external company policies and procedures**What you’ll do:*** Assists Project Managers in planning efforts including detailed project plan task detail (work breakdown structure) based on the specific phase/need of the project* Communicates and/or supports the business cases to Product Management Group and Product Development regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancements.* Expert in developing / utilizing AI/ ML algorithms in statistical forecasting space* Working experience of R, python packages* As required, ability to represent Blue Yonder in industry conferences workshops preferred* Ability to execute projects single-handedly with high delivery quality* Facilitates/leads business diagnostics, process analysis and/or design workshops to help flush out as-is and desired to-be solution state and ultimately writes a solution design document to support business requirements* Leads the writing of functional specifications during the design phase of the project that supports the documented solution design* Develops functional business process test scripts (step by step instructional how to do) which outline new or updated end-user functional processes supported by the solution design which may include standard application functionality, customized modifications, data interfaces, reports/layouts, ... Prepares for and conducts customized end-user training workshops to support application training content outside of base application knowledge / Blue Yonder Certifications* Is a thought leader in their Product Solution area of focus and is able to apply that knowledge to customer situations* Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology* Recognizes and highlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers/projects.* Serves as a functional liaison and attends and contributes to key meetings between Blue Yonder project team, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors* Understands how the Blue Yonder solutions within the area of focus can be configured and delivered to better facilitate customer business processes (ensuring the ability to design, execute, and deliver)* Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing efforts which will support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners* Follows up on cases opened with Blue Yonder Support Services to help in resolving defects for the customer.* Provides non-technical end user support during the 'go-live' and post-go-live period* Ensures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project team/end users to maximize the customers on their own success after Blue Yonder’s project roll-off* Communicate project risks that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget* Escalate project issues which surface and cannot be quickly resolved which will have an impact on the project schedule, scope, or budget* Completes assigned and agreed to work within the allotted time and with a high level of quality* Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates**What we are looking for:*** 10-12 years of hands on experience, as a functional consultant providing supply chain solutions for customers required. Either a customer of Blue Yonder or as a consultant implementing Blue Yonder solutions for customers preferred.* Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelor ’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree* Relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as Oracle, SAP, or leading ERP may be considered.* Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required* Relevant industry certification from APICS , TOGAF will be a plus* Current or prior experience working in Management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center or Excellence settings preferred* Skill set and availability requirements as per the organization's needs* Knowledge in performance tuning techniques is added advantage.* Provides guidance to Support Services in responding to base technical issues.* Understanding and experience with the technical requirements for the product line assigned.* Understanding of Database structures. Understanding of various technical platforms and infrastructures.* Understands Blue Yonder product suite to convey relationships and touch points to the customer.* Works with appropriate parties to ensure issues are resolved.* Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user and management. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required* Extensive Travel required.