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Job Title: Customer-Facing Techno-Functional Architect (BlueYonder WMS – Dispatcher Module)
Job Type: Long-Term Consulting Project (Potentially 3 years)
Location: Europe
Start Date: January 2024
Position Overview: As a Customer-Facing Techno-Functional Architect specializing in the BlueYonder WMS system, with a focus on the Dispatcher module, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our client’s warehouse management operations. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and contribute to the upgrade project, ensuring seamless integration of the BlueYonder WMS version 2022.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions within the BlueYonder WMS solution.
- Utilize your expertise in the Dispatcher module to configure, customize, and optimize the system based on client needs.
- Lead discussions with business users to gather functional requirements and provide technical guidance.
- Work closely with development teams to implement upgrades and enhancements, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of the BlueYonder WMS system to guarantee a smooth transition and minimize downtime.
- Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they can leverage the upgraded system to its full potential.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Techno-Functional Architect with a focus on the BlueYonder WMS system.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the Dispatcher module.
- Strong understanding of warehouse management processes and industry best practices.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Previous experience with WMS version 2022 and successful participation in upgrade projects.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
If you are a seasoned Techno-Functional Architect with expertise in the BlueYonder WMS system and a focus on the Dispatcher module, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of this exciting project.
Job Title: Techno-Functional Consultant – Transportation Management System (TMS)
Job Type: Short-Term Consulting Project
Location: North America
Project Duration: Variable
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Techno-Functional Consultant specializing in Transportation Management System (TMS) for a consulting position. As a Techno-Functional Consultant, you will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting the BlueYonder TMS solution. You will play a crucial role in understanding requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and ensuring successful TMS deployments.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the transportation team including BlueYonder consultants and internal business experts to gather requirements and analyze the transportation operations.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications for configuring and customizing the TMS solution.
- Configure and implement BlueYonder’s TMS software to meet business team’s needs, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
- Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during the implementation process.
- Provide training and support to end-users on TMS functionality and usage.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, developers, and business analysts, to deliver successful TMS deployments.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in TMS technology and apply them to client projects.
- Participate in project scoping, estimation, and planning activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) implementing and configuring BlueYonder’s Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Strong knowledge of logistics and transportation processes, industry standards, and best practices.
- Experience working directly with clients, gathering requirements, and translating them into technical specifications.
- Proficient in TMS configuration, including route optimization, carrier selection, mode selection, and load planning.
- Solid understanding of data integration methods, such as API, EDI, and XML.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel to Toronto for meetings and project implementations if working remotely.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of additional BlueYonder supply chain solutions, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Demand Planning.
- Certifications in TMS or supply chain-related fields.
Job Title: Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply Planning Solution Architect
Job Type: Short-Term Consulting Project
Location: On-Site in the United States (candidates must be U.S. citizens, green card holders, or visa holders)
Project Duration: Variable
Job Description: As a Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply Planning Solution Architect, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and optimization of the ESP product for our client. You will work closely with stakeholders, including supply chain planners, IT teams, and business leaders, to ensure the successful adoption of ESP and its alignment with business objectives. Your role will involve leveraging ESP’s key features, capabilities, and benefits to drive superior customer experiences, reduce costs, and enhance supply network optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and supply chain challenges.
- Assess the current supply chain infrastructure and processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Design and implement Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply Planning solutions that address specific client needs and deliver measurable results.
- Integrate ESP with existing systems, such as SAP, to ensure planning transparency and data consistency.
- Empower planners by providing training and support to enhance their productivity and effectiveness.
- Configure and fine-tune ESP settings to achieve optimal results while considering constraints and objectives.
- Collaborate with Blue Yonder’s ESP experts to leverage their patented optimization algorithms for rapid and accurate planning.
- Create pre-built dashboards and reports to enable planners to review plans and scenarios across various dimensions.
- Drive the adoption of ESP’s constraint-based scenario planning, network visibility, and integration capabilities.
- Provide guidance on balancing global objectives, such as demand satisfaction, inventory management, distribution efficiency, and transportation cost.
- Monitor and assess the impact of ESP implementation on service levels, costs, margins, and asset utilization.
- Continuously review, analyze, and compare network supply plans to maximize customer experiences and protect profitability.
- Ensure rapid recognition, response, and network re-optimization in the face of demand changes and supply disruptions.
- Collaborate with supply network partners and stakeholders, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution teams, to achieve optimized performance.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in solution architecture and consulting, particularly in the implementation of Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply Planning (ESP).
- In-depth knowledge of ESP’s key features, capabilities, and benefits.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning, demand forecasting, and network optimization.
- Experience with SAP integration is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to empower and train supply chain planners to maximize the benefits of ESP.
- Proficiency in configuring ESP settings and leveraging its patented optimization algorithms.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance results with constraints.
If you are a motivated and experienced Solution Architect with a deep understanding of Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply Planning and a passion for optimizing supply chains, we invite you to apply for this short-term consulting opportunity. Join us in delivering superior customer experiences, reducing costs, and driving supply network optimization.