Solution Architect Blue Yonder (JDA) Category ManagementWork Location:Bradford, UK (2 to 3 days)The RoleThe client is a leading UK supermarket retailer with operations throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. To enhance data-driven decision-making and optimize product assortment, the client is implementing Blue Yonder's Category Management solution. This initiative aims to streamline merchandising and category management processes, ultimately improving customer satisfaction.As a Solution Architect, you play a key role in translating complex business requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable value and align with the organization's strategic goals.Key Responsibilities (Up to 10)
Translate business requirements into effective Blue Yonder Category Management solutions.
Design scalable, secure systems on the Blue Yonder platform.
Provide technical leadership for SaaS implementations, guiding project teams.
Align business processes with architectural best practices.
Manage stakeholder communications across headquarters and retail locations.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure solutions support enterprise strategic objectives.
Promote continuous improvement throughout project delivery.
Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience (Up to 10)
Experience working in at least 3 major implementations of Blue Yonder Category Management solutions.
Expertise on CKB environment preparation and Blue Yonder JDA Category Management installations & environment configuration.
Expertise in macro and micro space management process and assortment process.
Experience in leading solution and design workshops and in authoring Functional Design, Technical Design, Deployment Strategy.
Ability to lead & perform Proof of Concept (PoC) for customer specific requirements.
Expertise in performing Blue Yonder Category Management solution configuration, application security setup, process flow.
Strong database skills in SQL Server and SQL scripting.
Technical hands-on experience in .NET (C# or VB) and develop extensions/mods in Blue Yonder Category Management.
Ability to lead and co-ordinate work with global teams.
Create project deliverables / review deliverables from the team.
Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Experience with Cognos Reporting.
Ability to create user training materials and conduct user training.