Blue Yonder (JDA) Solution Architect
Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Blue Yonder (JDA) Solution Architect to lead end-to-end solution design
and implementation for a 6+ month consulting engagement. The ideal candidate will drive solution
architecture and design for Blue Yonder (BY) implementations and enhancements, translating complex
business requirements into scalable, best-practice logistics solutions. This role requires deep Blue
Yonder expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and preferably prior experience with semiconductor
manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Solution Architecture: Own end-to-end solution blueprint covering process design,
configuration, integrations, reporting, and data migration; present solution options with
tradeoffs and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Requirements & Design: Conduct discovery workshops, gather business requirements, and
translate into comprehensive functional and technical specifications aligned with best practices.
• Integration Architecture: Design and guide integration strategy with upstream/downstream
systems including ERP (SAP/Oracle), EDI, carrier systems, OMS, WCS, and supply chain visibility
platforms.
• BY Configuration & Best Practices: Guide teams on Blue Yonder configuration across logistics
processes—inbound/outbound, warehouse operations, order planning, execution, and freight
settlement.
• Non-Functional Requirements: Define performance, scalability, security, monitoring, and
resilience requirements; ensure solution meets enterprise standards.
• Testing & Quality: Develop SIT/UAT strategy, lead defect triage, and ensure solution quality
through client sign-offs and production readiness.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to manage
scope, risks, dependencies, and release readiness; provide executive-level communication.
• Team Leadership & Knowledge Transfer: Mentor and guide implementation team members;
lead knowledge transition sessions and establish long-term solution governance.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 3–5 end-to-end Blue Yonder (JDA) implementation projects as Solution Architect or
Senior Functional Consultant.
• Deep expertise in Blue Yonder ESP (Enterprise Service Platform) and Order Promising (OP)
configuration, process design, and logistics best practices.
• Strong experience designing and architecting integrations with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), EDI,
OMS, WCS, and carrier management platforms.
• Proven ability to conduct discovery workshops, perform system analysis, and write
comprehensive functional and technical specifications.
• Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills; ability to troubleshoot
complex logistics and supply chain challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; comfortable presenting to executive
leadership and managing scope/risk/dependencies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent; or minimum 6
years of related Blue Yonder/JDA consulting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior implementation experience with semiconductor manufacturing or product-based
customers (highly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder inbound, outbound, warehouse operations, Order
Promising, and warehouse execution system (WES) modules.
• Exposure to freight settlement, charge calculation, and carrier management functionality.
• Knowledge of supply chain control towers and advanced supply chain visibility platforms.
• Experience mentoring implementation teams and driving knowledge transition in complex,
multi-phase programs.
Engagement Details
• Duration: 6 months+ (potential for extension based on project phasing).
• Location: 50–75% travel required across Dallas, Boston, and Bay Area client locations.
• Role: Solution Architect leading architecture, design, and implementation governance.
• Team: Will partner with implementation teams, functional consultants, technical teams, and
business stakeholders.