Sr. Business Strategist

Blue Yonder; Coppell (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Business Strategist to join their North America Strategic Transformation team. This role focuses on enhancing manufacturing planning and change management, ensuring alignment with customer processes and BY technology. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive supply chain expertise to guide clients in improving processes and driving efficiency. This virtual position offers a dynamic work environment with a commitment to employee well-being and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible time off. If you're passionate about transforming manufacturing processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with matching

Flexible Time Off

Corporate Fitness Program

Voluntary benefits (Legal, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, etc.)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain consulting or practice.
• Exceptional facilitation skills and strong knowledge of manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients toward improved processes that drive profit and efficiency.
• Collaborate with architects on transformation blueprints.

Skills

Supply Chain Consulting

Facilitation Skills

Business Process Modeling

Change Management

Leadership Qualities

Client Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

BY Position Title : Sr Business Strategist

Location : Virtual within the US

Overview

Part of the North America Strategic Transformation team for Manufacturing, this role will focus on Manufacturing Planning and Change Management, enhancing, supporting, and promoting BY's leadership position regarding processes and solutions within the Manufacturing sector. The role will add value to BY's customers by defining future state processes, ensuring alignment with customer processes, people, and BY technology, supported by change management.

What you'll do

• Act as an industry expert with deep domain knowledge in Manufacturing, especially supply chain planning, to guide clients toward improved processes that drive profit, resource effectiveness, and overall efficiency.
• Lead clients to solutions and opportunities in business process, resource use, and BY technology through expert facilitation skills.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and operate as a thought leader in supply chain processes.
• Assist in driving major software and services sales by demonstrating value and proposing roadmaps for client success.
• Collaborate with Principal and Senior Enterprise Architects on Transformation 'Blueprints', leading the blueprint phase in projects.
• Maintain close relationships with sales, management, consulting, customer support, and product management to secure and present proposal information.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for industry conferences and forums.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex manufacturing transformation programs.
• Drive a proactive, cross-functional culture across BY Customer Success and Delivery teams.

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain consulting or practice, with a focus on customer projects.
• Exceptional facilitation skills (meetings, conflict resolution, brainstorming).
• Practical experience leading teams/functions within Tier 1 manufacturing organizations.
• Experience across multiple industry verticals is desirable.
• Experience deploying supply chain solutions in Tier 1 manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing End-to-End Supply Chain, focusing on S&OP.
• Ability to work with enterprise solution architects to translate business strategies into operational processes using BY frameworks.
• Good understanding of manufacturing verticals (CPG, Hi-tech, Automotive).
• Comfort working with C-Level executives as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to handle complex, ambiguous situations.
• Business acumen to identify new consulting opportunities.
• Experience with change management in Tier 1 manufacturing is a plus.
• Previous experience in process or solution consulting, in consulting firms, software vendors, or corporate strategy functions.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability in business process modeling and design.
• Leadership qualities, collaborative approach, and independence in action.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability in meeting commitments.

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The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $145,000.

This reflects the current national data; actual salary may vary based on location, skills, experience, and other factors. The role is eligible for performance bonuses or commissions.

At Blue Yonder, we prioritize employee wellbeing, offering a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K with matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• Voluntary benefits (Legal, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, etc.)

We are committed to inclusion and diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone can share their talents safely. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Our Values

Our values define us and drive our success. Learn more about our core values here: Core Values.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.