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.

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.