Solution Architect Blue Yonder (JDA) Category ManagementWork Location:Bradford, UK (2 to 3 days)The RoleThe client is a leading UK supermarket retailer with operations throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. To enhance data-driven decision-making and optimize product assortment, the client is implementing Blue Yonder’s Category Management solution. This initiative aims to streamline merchandising and category management processes, ultimately improving customer satisfaction.As a Solution Architect, you play a key role in translating complex business requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable value and align with the organization’s strategic goals.Key Responsibilities (Up to 10)

• Translate business requirements into effective Blue Yonder Category Management solutions.
• Design scalable, secure systems on the Blue Yonder platform.
• Provide technical leadership for SaaS implementations, guiding project teams.
• Align business processes with architectural best practices.
• Manage stakeholder communications across headquarters and retail locations.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure solutions support enterprise strategic objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience (Up to 10)

• Experience working in at least 3 major implementations of Blue Yonder Category Management solutions.
• Expertise on CKB environment preparation and Blue Yonder JDA Category Management installations & environment configuration.
• Expertise in macro and micro space management process and assortment process.
• Experience in leading solution and design workshops and in authoring Functional Design, Technical Design, Deployment Strategy.
• Ability to lead & perform Proof of Concept (PoC) for customer specific requirements.
• Expertise in performing Blue Yonder Category Management solution configuration, application security setup, process flow.
• Strong database skills in SQL Server and SQL scripting.
• Technical hands-on experience in .NET (C# or VB) and develop extensions/mods in Blue Yonder Category Management.
• Ability to lead and co-ordinate work with global teams.
• Create project deliverables / review deliverables from the team.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Experience with Cognos Reporting.
• Ability to create user training materials and conduct user training.