Job Description
We are looking for a Blue Yonder Consultant who will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing Blue Yonder Demand (formerly JDA) forecasting solutions for enterprise supply‑chain environments. This role blends statistical forecasting expertise, functional consulting, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver accurate, scalable demand‑planning processes that support S&OP and inventory strategies.
Responsibilities will include:
Solution Design — Lead discovery workshops, document business requirements, and design future‑state demand‑planning processes aligned with industry best practices.
Forecast Model Configuration — Configure statistical models, seasonality profiles, causal factors, and segmentation strategies to improve forecast accuracy.
System Setup & Integration — Build and maintain product hierarchies, calendars, measures, and integration touchpoints with ERP, MDM, and downstream planning systems.
Data Quality & Analysis — Analyze forecast error, bias, and demand variability; recommend corrective actions and continuous‑improvement strategies.
S&OP Enablement — Support monthly demand reviews, scenario planning, and consensus forecasting activities.
Testing & Deployment — Develop test scripts, execute UAT cycles, support go‑live, and provide hypercare for new deployments.
User Training — Deliver training sessions, create documentation, and coach planners on system functionality and forecasting concepts.
Continuous Improvement — Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting processes, automation, and system performance.
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Required Skills & Experience
- 5-8 years of Blue Yonder Demand experience
- Experience supporting 1-2 different Blue Yonder Demand support projects
- We need a technical / functional consultant to lead client engagement onshore will supporting an offshore support team
- Strong understanding of statistical forecasting, demand modeling, and supply‑chain analytics
- Excellent oral and written communication
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Supporting a Fortune 1000 company performing Blue Yonder consultant support
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.