Business Solution Architect (Supply Chain - Automotive)

Blue Yonder Title: Solution Architect

Other comparable titles:

• Presales Services Advisor

Scope

In this unique and blended role, this individual will be both a Pre-Sales Consultant and Functional Solution Architect. In this position, they will play a pivotal role in engaging with customers to understand their business processes and requirements, focusing on the implementation of Supply Chain applications to Fortune 500 companies, including Automotive OEMs.

What you’ll do

• Customer Engagement: Collaborate directly or indirectly with customers to gather and analyze their business needs, translating them into tailored Blue Yonder solutions.
• User Story Development: Work closely with customers to develop User Stories that encapsulate functional business requirements, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Solution Design: Partner with project teams to identify optimal technical solutions that meet customer business requirements, enhancing their supply chain operations.
• Pre-Sales Support: Actively participate in pre-sales activities, including delivering compelling customer presentations, demonstrations, and sharing best practices to showcase the value of Blue Yonder solutions.
• Project Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including functional design and training materials, to support seamless implementation and user adoption.
• Post-Implementation Support: Provide ongoing support for customer solutions and applications post-rollout, ensuring sustained value and customer satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to derive and clarify requirements, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Location & Travel: Based primarily in our Westerville, OH office, with travel to customer sites or other Blue Yonder locations as necessary and in accordance with company guidelines.

What we are looking for

• Industry Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in Demand/Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning, with 3+ years in the Automotive Supply Chain or Manufacturing industry.
• Technical and Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business processes and technical solutions related to Supply Chain Planning, especially within the Automotive or AutoT1 sectors.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to define and articulate strategies, functional requirements, and use cases.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated, goal-oriented, reliable, and open to new challenges.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, MIS/CIS, Engineering, or a related field.

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The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

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