Blue Yonder; JDA Solution Architect

Blue Yonder (JDA) Solution Architect

Remote (50–75% Travel Required – Dallas, Boston & Bay Area)

6–Month Contract (Extension Possible)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Provide architecture and configuration guidance across:
  • Inbound Logistics
  • Outbound Logistics
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Order Promising (OP)
  • Freight Settlement
  • Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.