Business Transformation Consultant: Supply Chain Planning

Introduction
In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world.​ Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.
You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and Al journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and requirements.
• Utilize Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) software to analyze, design, and implement solutions for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain management.
• Develop and implement demand planning strategies, forecasting models, and inventory optimization techniques using Blue Yonder tools.
• Provide expertise and recommendations to enhance clients’ supply chain efficiencies and optimize inventory levels.
• Provide technical expertise in configuring and customizing Blue Yonder software modules.
• Conduct system analysis, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay updated with the latest Blue Yonder software updates and enhancements.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and risk assessment activities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
• 4-6 years of experience specifically focused on Blue Yonder (JDA) software solutions, including demand planning, supply chain optimization, and technical consulting.
• Proficiency in configuring and customizing Blue Yonder modules for both demand planning and technical aspects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Certification in Blue Yonder (JDA) demand planning and technical modules would be advantageous.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and logistics is a plus.
• Certification in Blue Yonder (JDA) software is advantageous.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 4-6 years of experience specifically focused on Blue Yonder (JDA) software solutions, including demand planning, supply chain optimization, and technical consulting.
• Proficiency in configuring and customizing Blue Yonder modules for both demand planning and technical aspects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.