Sr Solution Architect - Retail Planning , Demand Planning (Hyderabad)

What youll do: - Assists Project Managers in planning efforts including detailed project plan task detail (work breakdown structure) based on the specific phase/need of the project - Communicates and/or supports the business cases to Product Management Group and Product Development regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancements. - Expert in developing / utilizing AI/ ML algorithms in statistical forecasting space - Working experience of R, python packages - As required, ability to represent Blue Yonder in industry conferences workshops preferred - Ability to execute projects single-handedly with high delivery quality - Facilitates/leads business diagnostics, process analysis and/or design workshops to help flush out as-is and desired to-be solution state and ultimately writes a solution design document to support business requirements - Leads the writing of functional specifications during the design phase of the project that supports the documented solution design - Develops functional business process test scripts (step by step instructional how to do) which outline new or updated end-user functional processes supported by the solution design which may include standard application functionality, customized modifications, data interfaces, reports/layouts, Prepares for and conducts customized end-user training workshops to support application training content outside of base application knowledge / Blue Yonder Certifications - Is a thought leader in their Product Solution area of focus and is able to apply that knowledge to customer situations - Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology - Recognizes and highlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers/projects. - Serves as a functional liaison and attends and contributes to key meetings between Blue Yonder project team, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors - Understands how the Blue Yonder solutions within the area of focus can be configured and delivered to better facilitate customer business processes (ensuring the ability to design, execute, and deliver) - Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing efforts which will support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners - Follows up on cases opened with Blue Yonder Support Services to help in resolving defects for the customer. - Provides non-technical end user support during the 'go-live' and post-go-live period - Ensures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project team/end users to maximize the customers on their own success after Blue Yonders project roll-off - Communicate project risks that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget - Escalate project issues which surface and cannot be quickly resolved which will have an impact on the project schedule, scope, or budget - Completes assigned and agreed to work within the allotted time and with a high level of quality - Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates What we are looking for: - 12 - 14 years of hands on experience, as a functional consultant providing supply chain solutions for customers required. Either a customer of Blue Yonder or as a consultant implementing Blue Yonder solutions for customers preferred. - Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelor s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree - Relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as Oracle, SAP, or leading ERP may be considered. - Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required - Relevant industry certification from APICS , TOGAF will be a plus - Current or prior experience working in Management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center or Excellence settings preferred - Skill set and availability requirements as per the organization's needs - Knowledge in performance tuning techniques is added advantage. - Provides guidance to Support Services in responding to base technical issues. - Understanding and experience with the technical requirements for the product line assigned. - Understanding of Database structures. Understanding of various technical platforms and infrastructures. - Understands Blue Yonder product suite to convey relationships and touch points to the customer. - Works with appropriate parties to ensure issues are resolved. - Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user and management. Solid verbal, written and interpersonal skills required - Extensive Travel required. .