Associate Manager/Team Lead - Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization

Description :

Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Must have skills : BlueYonder Inventory Optimization

Good to have skills : NA

Exp : Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary :

We are seeking a hands-on and analytically strong Associate Manager / Team Lead with expertise in Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization (IO) to lead solution design, configuration, and implementation across global supply chain networks.

This role demands deep knowledge of inventory planning principles, hands-on experience in IO policy configuration, and the ability to drive multi-echelon inventory strategy execution that balances service levels, working capital, and supply variability.

You will collaborate closely with demand/supply planners, business analysts, and technical teams to deliver measurable improvements in inventory performance.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Lead the configuration, validation, and implementation of Blue Yonder IO solutions for complex multi-tier supply chains.

- Define and tune inventory policies, service levels, safety stock strategies, and planning parameters.

- Analyze historical data, forecast variability, and replenishment frequency to generate optimal inventory targets.

- Configure IO simulations, run diagnostics, and interpret results to recommend improvements to inventory positioning and coverage.

- Drive multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) aligned with lead times, sourcing constraints, and demand variability.

- Collaborate with BY Demand, Supply Planning (ESP), and Fulfillment teams to align planning logic and policy adoption.

- Work with integration and data teams to validate data feeds from ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and ensure clean, consistent planning inputs.

- Support UAT, hypercare, and end-user training, including documentation and testing support.

- Guide junior team members in IO rule setup, output analysis, and performance tuning.

Professional & Technical Experience :

- 7 to 10 years of total experience in supply chain planning, with 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in Blue Yonder IO.

- Deep understanding of inventory planning fundamentals including safety stock, lead time buffers, service levels, and demand variability.

- Practical experience with IO configuration, diagnostics, and policy tuning.

- Strong analytical and data validation skills using SQL, Excel, and reporting tools.

- Experience working with related BY modules such as Demand Planning, ESP, or Fulfillment.

- Familiarity with integration touchpoints between Blue Yonder and ERP/WMS systems.

Additional information :

- Experience in IO diagnostics, inventory health check assessments, and scenario-based policy testing.

- Exposure to Blue Yonder SaaS/cloud environments or upgrade projects.

- Supply chain domain experience in CPG, retail, pharma, or discrete manufacturing sectors.