Job Description :

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Blue Yonder Functional Lead to drive end-to-end solution delivery across retail and supply chain transformation programs. The ideal candidate will act as a Functional SME, lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful project execution aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities Functional Leadership & Delivery :

- Serve as the Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Blue Yonder modules including :

1. Merchandising Operations

2. Fulfill

3. Luminate Allocation

- Lead incident management and problem management discussions.

- Conduct fit-gap analysis, process mapping, and functional design workshops.

- Gather and translate business requirements into scalable solution designs.

- Drive solution validation, testing support, and deployment readiness.

Team Leadership & Delivery Management :

- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams comprising functional and technical consultants.

- Manage resource planning, task allocation, and delivery tracking.

- Coordinate effectively across onshore-offshore teams and external vendors.

- Promote knowledge sharing, team capability development, and best practices.

- Ensure compliance with delivery governance standards, SLAs, and KPIs.

Stakeholder & Program Management :

- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.

- Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and project status reviews.

- Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and escalations.

- Ensure solution delivery aligns with business goals and supply chain strategy.

- Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Strong functional expertise in Blue Yonder solutions, particularly Merchandising Operations, Fulfill, and Luminate Allocation.

- Experience leading large-scale implementation, support, or transformation programs.

- Strong understanding of retail and supply chain processes.

- Proven experience in stakeholder management and client-facing engagements.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

- Experience managing distributed teams across multiple geographies.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Relevant Blue Yonder certifications.

- Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments.

- Exposure to retail merchandising, inventory management, and fulfillment operations.

Work Location : In person