Solution Architect – Blue Yonder Category Management (Contract) We are recruiting for an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in Blue Yonder (JDA) Category Management to support a major retail transformation programme. This is a hands-on delivery role, ideal for someone who has led multiple Blue Yonder Category Management implementations and can translate complex merchandising and category requirements into scalable technical solutions. Key responsibilities: * Design and deliver Blue Yonder Category Management solutions aligned to business needs * Lead solution design workshops, technical design and functional design activities * Configure and implement CKB (Customer Knowledge Base) environments * Support space management and assortment management processes * Provide technical leadership across SaaS implementations * Deliver PoCs, manage configuration, application security and process flows * Collaborate with global delivery teams and senior stakeholders Essential skills & experience: * Strong experience with Blue Yonder / JDA Category Management * Multiple end-to-end Category Management implementations * Hands-on expertise with CKB, space planning and assortment * Strong SQL Server / SQL scripting skills * Technical experience with .NET (C#, VB) and solution extensions * Background in retail merchandising systems and SaaS delivery Desirable: * C...