Blue Yonder (JDA) Solution Architect

Remote
Contracted
Experienced
Blue Yonder (JDA) Solution Architect
Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions
📍 Remote (50–75% Travel Required – Dallas, Boston & Bay Area)
📄 6+ Month Contract (Extension Possible)


Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
  • Own the end-to-end solution architecture including process design, configuration, integrations, reporting, and data migration.
  • Develop scalable solution blueprints aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
  • Present architecture options, trade-offs, and strategic recommendations to business and technology stakeholders.
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
  • Lead discovery workshops and requirement gathering sessions.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical solution designs.
  • Define implementation roadmaps and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Integration Architecture
  • Design and oversee integrations between Blue Yonder and enterprise systems, including:
    • SAP and Oracle ERP platforms
    • EDI solutions
    • Order Management Systems (OMS)
    • Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
    • Carrier Management Platforms
    • Supply Chain Visibility Solutions
Blue Yonder Solution Leadership
  • Provide architecture and configuration guidance across:
    • Inbound Logistics
    • Outbound Logistics
    • Warehouse Operations
    • Order Promising (OP)
    • Freight Settlement
    • Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
Quality, Governance & Delivery
  • Define non-functional requirements including scalability, performance, security, monitoring, and resiliency.
  • Lead SIT and UAT strategy, defect triage, and production readiness activities.
  • Ensure solution quality through governance reviews, stakeholder approvals, and best-practice implementation standards.
Stakeholder Management
  • Partner closely with business leaders, product owners, technical teams, and executive stakeholders.
  • Manage project risks, dependencies, scope, and release readiness activities.
  • Provide executive-level communication and status reporting.
Team Leadership
  • Mentor consultants, architects, and implementation teams.
  • Lead knowledge transfer sessions and establish long-term solution governance practices.
  • Support project teams through architecture reviews and solution decision-making.

Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of Blue Yonder (JDA) consulting and solution delivery experience.
  • Minimum 3–5 end-to-end Blue Yonder implementation projects as a Solution Architect or Senior Functional Consultant.
  • Deep expertise in Blue Yonder Enterprise Service Platform (ESP) and Order Promising (OP).
  • Strong experience designing integrations with SAP, Oracle, EDI, OMS, WCS, and carrier management platforms.
  • Proven ability to conduct discovery workshops, perform system analysis, and create comprehensive functional and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing or high-tech product organizations.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Blue Yonder Inbound Operations
    • Outbound Logistics
    • Warehouse Management
    • Order Promising (OP)
    • Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
  • Knowledge of freight settlement, carrier management, and transportation operations.
  • Experience with Supply Chain Control Towers and visibility platforms.
  • Background mentoring implementation teams and driving knowledge transfer in large-scale programs.



Blue Yonder (JDA) Solution Architect
Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions
📍 Remote (50–75% Travel Required – Dallas, Boston & Bay Area)
📄 6+ Month Contract (Extension Possible)


Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
  • Own the end-to-end solution architecture including process design, configuration, integrations, reporting, and data migration.
  • Develop scalable solution blueprints aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
  • Present architecture options, trade-offs, and strategic recommendations to business and technology stakeholders.
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
  • Lead discovery workshops and requirement gathering sessions.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical solution designs.
  • Define implementation roadmaps and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Integration Architecture
  • Design and oversee integrations between Blue Yonder and enterprise systems, including:
    • SAP and Oracle ERP platforms
    • EDI solutions
    • Order Management Systems (OMS)
    • Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
    • Carrier Management Platforms
    • Supply Chain Visibility Solutions
Blue Yonder Solution Leadership
  • Provide architecture and configuration guidance across:
    • Inbound Logistics
    • Outbound Logistics
    • Warehouse Operations
    • Order Promising (OP)
    • Freight Settlement
    • Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
Quality, Governance & Delivery
  • Define non-functional requirements including scalability, performance, security, monitoring, and resiliency.
  • Lead SIT and UAT strategy, defect triage, and production readiness activities.
  • Ensure solution quality through governance reviews, stakeholder approvals, and best-practice implementation standards.
Stakeholder Management
  • Partner closely with business leaders, product owners, technical teams, and executive stakeholders.
  • Manage project risks, dependencies, scope, and release readiness activities.
  • Provide executive-level communication and status reporting.
Team Leadership
  • Mentor consultants, architects, and implementation teams.
  • Lead knowledge transfer sessions and establish long-term solution governance practices.
  • Support project teams through architecture reviews and solution decision-making.

Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of Blue Yonder (JDA) consulting and solution delivery experience.
  • Minimum 3–5 end-to-end Blue Yonder implementation projects as a Solution Architect or Senior Functional Consultant.
  • Deep expertise in Blue Yonder Enterprise Service Platform (ESP) and Order Promising (OP).
  • Strong experience designing integrations with SAP, Oracle, EDI, OMS, WCS, and carrier management platforms.
  • Proven ability to conduct discovery workshops, perform system analysis, and create comprehensive functional and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing or high-tech product organizations.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Blue Yonder Inbound Operations
    • Outbound Logistics
    • Warehouse Management
    • Order Promising (OP)
    • Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
  • Knowledge of freight settlement, carrier management, and transportation operations.
  • Experience with Supply Chain Control Towers and visibility platforms.
  • Background mentoring implementation teams and driving knowledge transfer in large-scale programs.



 
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