Senior Solution Architect - WMS

Overview

About BlueYonder

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, and 20 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Blue Yonder employs over 5500 demand and supply chain experts globally to develop, deliver and support its solutions. We grow a team of advanced Supply Chain experts who participate in on-site consulting and business software implementation projects for Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies across Europe. Our consultants create the future standards of their core business processes.

Role Summary

The role of Senior Solution Architect is to take ownership of a solution within Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation projects. The Solution Architect provides leadership and direction to the on-site implementation team on the design and execution of the solution and the definition of business process workflows that accompany the solution.

Responsibilities

• Leads WMS transformational projects and delivers the solution as the main point of contact
• Designs advanced creative solutions including integration and other technical aspects
• Drives end-to-end implementation of the WMS solution and integrations from design to go-live
• Leads design workshops for internal projects and participates in critical phases of partner implementations, providing recommendations on overall supply chain execution solution architecture, requirements, end-to-end workflows (WMS, TMS, WLM, WCS, Warehouse Automation / Robotics), and the integration needs within execution systems and host systems (ERP, Replenishment Planning, etc.)
• Partners with project managers in planning efforts
• Offers mentorship and product-level leadership to the broader Customer Success team

Qualifications / Skills

• Proven techno-functional leadership of BlueYonder WMS implementations (relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions may be considered)
• Strong domain knowledge of Supply Chain organisation within Retail, Manufacturing or 3PL
• Understanding or experience of agile methodologies concepts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive discussions on both functional processes and technical concepts in a language understood across a diverse audience and multiple levels, including C-level
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; strong troubleshooting (application and technical)
• Good understanding of end-to-end execution workflows, architecture, integration, and project lifecycle with ability to define implementation plans, identify cross-functional dependencies; SQL, relational DB systems
• Experience with any programming language (ability to read and work with code)
• Windows / Unix basics; SQL experience
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent in English; German, French, Spanish or Italian fluency highly desirable

What we offer

• Highly professional environment of top international industry experts
• Chance to work with best-in-class SCM solutions for leading Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies
• Strong investment in employee skills development
• Excellent development abilities and potential for growth
• Clear independence and empowerment
• Permanent job contract
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Our Values

Our values drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Learn more about our Core 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.