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
20 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25
Blue Yonder employs over 5500 of the industry’s most experienced demand and supply chain experts globally to develop, deliver and support its solutions.
We continue to grow a team of the most advanced Supply Chain experts. Members of this team participate in on-site consulting and business software implementation projects for the largest and most advanced 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 project. Solution Architect provides leadership and direction to the on-site implementation team on the design and execution of the solution and definition of business process workflows that accompany the solution.
Senior Solution Architect responsibilities:
Leads WMS transformational projects and delivering solution as 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 on critical phases of partner implementations and 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 to project managers in planning efforts
Offers mentorship and product level leadership to the broader Customer Success team
Skills and experience required
Work experience
Proven experience of 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 at least one of the following industries namely Retail, Manufacturing and 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 that can be understood across a diverse audience and multiple levels, including C-level
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong trouble shooting skills (application and technical)
Good understanding of E2E execution workflows, architecture, integration, and project lifecycle with ability to define implementation plan, identify cross functional dependenciesSQL, 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
BlueYonder offers:
Highly professional environment of top international industry experts
Chance to work with the best-in-class SCM solutions and work with the most prestigious and advanced Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies in the world
Strong investment in employee skills development
Excellent development abilities and further growth potential
Clear independence and empowerment
Permanent job contract
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Our Values
If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: 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.
Top Skills
Blue Yonder London, England Office
Level 17 30 St Mary Axe , London, London, United Kingdom, EC3A 8EP
