Blue Yonder Technical Application Analyst

BJ's Wholesale Club; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BJ's Wholesale Club is looking for a Blue Yonder Technical Application Analyst in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The analyst will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and enhancements of applications related to Supply Chain Planning.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain management and be proficient in tools like SQL and Blue Yonder Luminate Demand Edge. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain management, Finance, or related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications like Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Supply Chain Planning packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications and processes to enhance customer experience.
• Provide coaching and training for internal teams.
• Lead project development activities for Supply Chain initiatives.
• Work as a subject matter expert in Warehouse and Labor Management.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

SQL Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Systems Management or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder Luminate Demand Edge

Crystal Reports

Cognos Business Intelligence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Blue Yonder Technical Application Analyst

One of the fastest growing retailers in the nation, BJ’s Wholesale Club is adding to its dynamic team of communicators to help support the channels and platforms we use to inform our members, team members, and communities we live in. We are looking for talented and eager collaborators to join our team and help redefine how we create and share our messages.

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for participating in the management of the design, development, and enhancement of the applications and software platforms supported by their respective development team members. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Apply technical vision and experience to design innovative and pragmatic solutions, Apply leadership skills to lead small-medium cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle culminating in successful application deployments Function as a team liaison and interface with all levels of management and the business user community Serve as mentor and training resource for other team members Evolve our standards and processes based on industry best practices and compliance standards such BJ's SDLC as well as SOX, PCI, and PII regulations. Provide on-call support (as needed) for our applications.

The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative and work well cross-functionally with a variety of IT supporting teams as well as other internal teams including DC Operations, Logistics, Transportation, Finance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing applications and processes in a manner to provide an exemplary Internal & External customer experience.


• Responsible for documenting and implementing ongoing configuration changes in Supply Chain Planning Solutions and related systems (including fulfillment, order optimization, replenishment, allocation) to support changing customer requirements.


• Provide day to day support, coaching, and training to teams supporting internal Blue Yonder Planning Solutions users & team members.


• Lead on small to large scale initiatives and co-ordinate project development activities.


• Review and improve development artifacts for standards, compliance and functionality in a peer-peer or team setting.


• Guide, mentor and develop other staff members.


• Subject Matter Expert of processes and systems.


• Research, implement and improve integration stack using cloud technologies and latest trends


• Resolve issues in a timely, accurate, and customer service focused manner – ensuring issue is properly documented in appropriate IT Service Desk Tools


• In conjunction with Information Technology management, manage systemic improvements as they occur.


• Responsible for being a subject matter expert in the following areas: Warehouse Management & Labor Management


• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Systems Management, Information Technology, or related field required. 5+ years of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain management, Finance, and Business Management required. Relevant experience in a supply chain setting is preferred.

Direct experience supporting a Supply Chain Planning package, preferably Blue Yonder Luminate Demand Edge

Direct experience in an industry with a strongly regulated or complex supply chain (Retail, Grocery, Automotive, etc.)

Strong SQL Skills and Crystal Reports, Cognos Business Intelligence / similar reporting platform experience preferred.

Strong hands-on knowledge of supporting Supply Chain technologies & standards including UPC/GTINs, GS/UCC128 Labeling, VICS Bills of Lading

Proficient in all Microsoft business applications such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Knowledge of Networking, and electronic interfacing methods (EDI, XML, Flat File, etc.) and related transport methods (EDI VAN, AS2, FTP, etc.) preferred.

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred). Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills and both verbal and written communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes. Strong analytical skills with an ability to present views in a convincing, creative, clear, and impactful manner.

Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.