Solution Architect - SCM & Operations Vertical - Transportation Management Systems

Solution Architect - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Blue Yonder TMS | Requisition ID: 2208

Job Title: Solution Architect - TMS

Work Location: Pan India (Remote)

Budget (CTC): Up to 30 LPA

Experience Required: 10 - 15 years (Supply Chain), min. 5 years in Blue Yonder TMS

Role Overview:

This role is for a Lead Functional Consultant for Blue Yonder Transportation Management System (TMS) implementations, working with global customers. The Solution Architect will design best-in-class TMS solutions, stay current with the latest product innovations, and act as the functional bridge between customers, Project Managers, Technical Consultants, and third-party consultants to ensure timely, successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive design, optimization, and implementation of Blue Yonder TMS solutions using industry best practices.
• Apply domain expertise to configure and deliver Blue Yonder solutions that best meet customer requirements and business processes.
• Lead solution design - ensuring clear structure, validation tasks, and realistic timelines.
• Guide system integration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment for a seamless transition to steady-state operations.
• Balance project scope, timeline, and requirements to ensure timely value delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Assess business needs beyond standard scope, evaluating integration complexity, architecture constraints, and product roadmap fit.
• Identify and highlight incremental revenue opportunities within existing customer accounts/projects.
• Communicate business cases to Product Management Group (PMG) and Product Development (PD) regarding customer-specific product needs and enhancements.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 10 - 15 years of overall experience in the Supply Chain domain.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Transportation Management Systems - either as a Blue Yonder customer or as an implementation consultant.
• Solid experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC) and end-to-end IT project implementations.
• Must have been a core team member on at least 3 full IT project implementations.
• Experience with other leading supply chain planning platforms (Oracle, Manhattan, SAP) is a plus.
• Prior experience in a management consulting firm or a Supply Chain Center of Excellence is preferred.

Skills Required:

• Strong business analysis skills with working knowledge of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, and tactical supply chain planning.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to user, management, and executive-level audiences.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with IT tools such as Excel, SQL, and Postman, along with general database familiarity.

Education:

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or Operations Research preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered.