Position Overview:

The Lead Solutions Architect will join the Blue Yonder team where the core focus is to ensure customers realize value from CJ Logistics’ Blue Yonder solutions. This position will design and implement best-in-class solutions, using a suite of technology products in the Blue Yonder space, to meet business and customer needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Core responsibility is to be the lead technical/functional consultant for our BY solutions across CJ Logistics America
• Act as the functional liaison across key stakeholders, including key customer contacts, Project Managers, Technical Consultants, and 3rd Party Consultants, to drive the timely and successful delivery of the final solution
• Drive the design, optimization, and implementation of our BY solutions for customers, utilizing industry best practices and process methodologies
• Apply domain knowledge to fully understand and identify how the BY solutions can be configured and delivered to best meet customer requirements/business processes
• Analyze business needs that fall outside the standard solution and/or scope, and determine integration complexity, architecture constraints, and/or product roadmaps to leverage standard functionality and minimize system customizations
• Design & implement solutions in partnership with our TES teams to meet the integrated needs of the BY WMS leveraging concepts such as middleware integration, small parcel, WCS, Automation, to provide value for our customers
• Communicate business cases to needs related to product functionality and enhancements
• Conduct and/or guide system integration, user acceptance testing, and deployment phases of the project to ensure a seamless transition to our steady-state support teams
• Balance project scope, timeline, and requirements to ensure successful time to value and definitive customer satisfaction
• Support BY solutions as a Level 3 architect providing guidance and troubleshooting support to our broader IT teams and staff
• Lead Technical and Functional Upgrade projects that focus on keeping systems and technology current and supportable in the CJLA landscape
• Technically mentors and coaches team members
• Perform other related job duties as required, within the scope of training and expertise"

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering is preferred
• 12+ years of specific experience working within Warehouse Management Systems
• 7+ years working with Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System
• 5+ years of consulting experience preferred
• Relevant solutions consulting, design, configuration, technical architecture and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions
• Strong technical acumen in WMS systems such as (Blue Yonder, Korber, Manhattan, etc)
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics, and distribution functional concepts
• Strong business analysis skills, understanding, and usage of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, awareness of tactical planning on the overall supply chain required
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user, management, and executive-level audiences.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required

This Job Requires the Ability To:

• Stand and walk in a warehouse environment that is not climate-controlled for hours at a time
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends when traveling

Pay, Benefits and More:

• Pay Range: $105-130K
• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE!
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
• Open-door work environment
• High-performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
• Opportunities for advancement!

CJ Logistics About Statement:

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North American region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.