Blue Yonder Transportation Management Systems Solution ...
Pros2Plan, a division of Spinnaker SCA - chicago, IL
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Blue Yonder Transportation Management Systems Solution ArchitectLocation: Various location in USDuration: Full TimeBill rate: openExperience:Industry and Product Experience:Minimum 7 years of specific experience working within Blue Yonder's Transportation Management Systems, Warehouse Management Systems andor Warehouse Labor Management systems either as a customer of Blue Yonder or as a consultant implementing Blue Yonder solutions for customersRelevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as HighJump Manhattan or SAP may be consideredCurrent or prior experience working in a management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center preferredExperience in Manufacturing, Retail andor 3PL verticals preferredExcellent knowledge of Supply Chain processes around Transportation Management.Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in using, implementing, or supporting TMS applications (e.g., Red Prairie, i2, or advanced TMS applications from other vendors)Strong knowledge of what can be delivered with configuration and what is customization, understands the level of complexity, within their area of specializationProcess mapping abilityAble to design functional solutions and business processes for large or complex customersProven ability to identify business improvement opportunities and propose relevant solutionsBasic SQL and understanding of programming concepts (not all product suites)Detailed understanding of cloud conceptsExperience contributing to salespre-sales activities and engagement with Product developmentSolid project management abilities (certification highly preferred) and mentoringCore responsibilities may include: End to end Architect in Execution vertical with emphasis on Blue Yonder Transportation Management Systems and good understanding of Warehouse Management system and Warehouse Labor Management systems for customers across the Americas regionResponsibilities:Solution expert for transformational projectsprogramsProvides assistance to identify the Change Management efforts needed for global or regional program implementationsAbility to prepare and deliver presentations for users, management, and executive level audiencesProvides guidance and influences customers regarding industry best practices and process methodologyAbility to estimate effort of task level implementation activities that are within the scope of the project and recommend appropriate role to execute those tasksAble to ask appropriate questions to assess business needs that fall outside the standard solution, assess integration complexity, architecture constraintsDemonstrate and facilitate integration discussions of product functionality and product architecture within a suite of products (i.e. Show data and process flow from one BY solution to another)Provides level 3 non-technical support to the implementation teams during "go-live" period and verifies that the system provides the required business functions and maintains data integrityRecognizes and highlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers projectsServes as a functional liaison and attends and contributes to key meetings between Project Manager, SolutionTechnical Architects, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsorsCommunicates business cases regarding customer specific needs related to product functionality and enhancementsEnsures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project teamNew releases and new functionality and act as the liaison to communicateProvide guidance to support the development and execution of test scripts to ensure BY software consistently meets the customer's business objectivesUnderstands how the Blue Yonder transportation solutions can be configured and delivered to best facilitate customer business processesServes in a supporting functional role while attending and contributing to key meetings between the Blue Yonder project stakeholders, customer stakeholders, and corresponding leadership teamsWorks with Project Manager in planning efforts, creates detailed tasks and estimates in overall project planHighlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers projectsProvides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodologyLeads business process analysis through design phase of the project that leads to writing solution design functional specificationsDemonstrates and facilitates integration discussions of product functionality and product architecture (i.e., shows data and process flow from one BY module to another)Leads team in development of functional specifications for implementation, modifications, interfaces, reports, and screens that meet the customer's business objectives and are of sound designTakes charge of more complex or more demanding customer engagements; takes on responsibility for projects where secondary products are also implemented which add to the degree of functional, technical and project complexityEnsures smooth and efficient implementation and integration between technical and functional system requirements by providing guidance and support throughout the implementation life cycleCommunicates gaps in applications capabilities to Product Marketing and Product DevelopmentDevelops and validates test plans, test scripts to ensure Blue Yonder software consistently meets the customer's business objectives, in keeping with agreed acceptance criteriaCreates and modifies procedural and system documentation throughout the projectVerifies and proves that the system provides the required business functions and maintains data integrityCommunicates andor supports communication of the business cases to Product Management and Product Development Departments regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancementsPrepares and delivers presentations for users, management, and executive level audiences.Ensures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project teamMaintains up to date knowledge about Blue Yonder as a business and an up-to-date knowledge about competitor softwareProvides input into pre-sales activities (demonstrations, documentation support, meetings)Skills:Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain requiredAbility to prepare and deliver presentations for user, management, and executive level audiences. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills requiredEducation:Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred.Bachelor's degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree
Created: 2024-10-05