Solution Architect – Production Planning and Scheduling (Automotive & Discrete Manufacturing)

Blue Yonder • Coppell, TX

26d • Remote

About The Position

Blue Yonder is a leading SaaS and AI-driven global supply chain solutions company, recognized as a "Best Places to Work" employer. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Solution Architect to join our Delivery Services team, focusing on implementing Blue Yonder Production Planning and Scheduling solutions for customers in the automotive and discrete manufacturing sectors. This role blends strategic design with hands-on industry engagement and solution delivery. As a Solution Architect, you will be the lead functional consultant responsible for driving the design, optimization, and implementation of Blue Yonder Production Planning and Scheduling software solutions. Your work will span project phases from customer engagement and requirements gathering to deployment and post-go-live support. You will also be the functional liaison across of key stakeholders, including key customer contacts, project managers, technical consultants, and third-party consultancy, to drive the timely and successful delivery of the final solution. You will be relentless in ensuring customers derive maximum value from their investment in our solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Demand/Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning, with at least 3-5 years in the Automotive or Discrete Manufacturing industries
• Demonstrated ability to deliver end-to-end supply chain planning solutions.
• Proficiency in conducting design sessions, interpreting business requirements and mapping to Blue Yonder functionalities, as well as performing system integration, and assisting with user acceptance testing and issue resolution
• Strong understanding of business processes and technical solutions related to Supply Chain Planning, especially within Discrete Manufacturing, Automotive or AutoT1 sectors
• Proficient in the deployment of one or more of the following: Production Planning and Scheduling; Order Slotting and Sequencing (OSS); Transportation Capacity Planning; Vehicle Routing and Scheduling; Sequencing
• Familiarity with common scripting languages (i.e. SQL, Python), Windows/Linux environments, and experience with cloud technologies (preferably Microsoft Azure)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills. Including ability to communicate business cases to PMG/PD regarding customer specific needs related to product functionality and enhancements
• Familiarity with Agile project delivery and supply chain process methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, MIS/CIS, or related field
• Ability to travel up to 50% to customer sites across North America
• Self-driven, reliable, and proactive
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Passionate about supply chain innovation and technology-driven transformation

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to analyze business needs and translate them into tailored Blue Yonder solutions.
• Lead the design of best-in-class supply chain planning solutions aligned with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Develop functional specifications, user stories, and project documentation to support implementation and adoption.
• Guide integration, user acceptance testing, and deployment activities to ensure seamless transitions.
• Provide ongoing application support and optimization to ensure sustained value.
• Act as the primary functional liaison among customer stakeholders, project managers, technical consultants, and third-party partners.
• Contribute to product enhancement feedback and roadmap planning based on customer insights and industry trends.
• Periodically support sales organization during pre-sales and sales opportunities with demonstrations of functional solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior