Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Longbow Advantage as a Blue Yonder Solutions Architect and play a key role in implementing and optimizing Blue Yonder solutions for clients. Lead product consulting sessions, configure solutions, provide technical support, and collaborate with client teams. Conduct needs assessments, design solutions, assist with testing, and collaborate with development teams. Facilitate training, provide go-live support, and guide business users. This position requires extensive experience with Blue Yonder/JDA/RedPrairie software and strong problem-solving skills. Longbow offers a supportive work environment, work-life balance, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of Extensive experience with Blue Yonder/JDA/Red Prairie supply chain software systems, both from a functional and technical perspective
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to issue resolution
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead product consulting sessions with clients, providing expert guidance and knowledge transfer to client teams
• Configure Blue Yonder solutions to align with client requirements, ensuring optimal functionality and performance
• Provide technical support for RF devices, printers, and other peripheral devices as needed during implementation and post-go-live phases
• Collaborate with client teams and project stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure project success
• Conduct in-depth assessments of customer business needs, designing and configuring solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Assist customers with testing activities, including the creation of test scripts and documentation of testing results
• Collaborate with development teams to specify enhancements or customizations required to meet client needs
• Facilitate functional end-user training sessions, empowering clients to effectively utilize Blue Yonder applications
• Provide go-live operations support, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing system stability
• Guide business users on application operation and administration, offering expertise on business processes and system configurations

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SQL Server and Oracle databases, with the ability to write complex queries and troubleshoot database issues
• Proven experience in documenting process flows, operational procedures, and technical specifications
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows and UNIX
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools, including XML/HTML, MOCA, Python/Perl, Visual Studio, and Visual Basic

Benefits

• Supportive work environment
• Work/life balance
• Competitive Salary
• 4-weeks of paid vacation
• 6 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days per year
• Excellent health and dental benefits, eligible as of your first day!
• Group RRSP/401k Matching
• Work from Home