JDA / Blue Yonder Implementation Lead

JDA / Blue Yonder Implementation Lead- Future‑Focused Global Planning Transformation
12 Months
Inside IR35
Remote

Are you a supply chain planning expert ready to lead a major global transformation? We are looking for an experienced JDA / Blue Yonder Business Implementation Lead to drive the development, deployment, and optimisation of a next‑generation planning program across an international network.

In this pivotal role, the JDA / Blue Yonder Business Implementation Lead will shape the future of advanced planning capabilities, partnering closely with business process teams and technology stakeholders to bring best‑in‑class planning solutions to life.

What the JDA / Blue Yonder Business Implementation Lead will deliver:
Lead Global Planning Design & Deployment

• Drive the design, configuration, and rollout of the JDA/Blue Yonder Advanced Planning System for supply planning.
• Ensure seamless alignment between planning processes, system functionality, and strategic objectives.

Translate Business Needs into System Excellence

• Partner with subject matter experts to map current and future planning processes.
• Lead design workshops and convert business requirements into robust system configurations and functional designs.

Own System Capabilities & Integration

• Define and validate planning configurations, heuristics, and optimisation rules.
• Ensure smooth integration with key ERP and data platforms (e.g., SAP S4, INFOR).

Enable Implementation Success

• Oversee system build, testing, and deployment activities for Proof‑of‑Concept and global rollout phases.
• Act as a primary liaison with technology teams and external partners to ensure high-quality system performance.

Drive Change, Adoption & Training

• Develop training materials and uplift planning capability across stakeholder groups.
• Serve as the go‑to expert for JDA/Blue Yonder APS best practices and functionalities.

Champion Continuous Improvement

• Monitor system usage and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Propose enhancements to keep planning systems aligned with evolving business needs.

Essential Knowledge & Skills for the JDA / Blue Yonder Business Implementation Lead:

• Deep expertise in supply, inventory, and production planning, including scenario analysis.
• Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder APS and understanding of how it integrates with wider ERP/data landscapes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to map data flows and dependencies.
• Skilled in documenting business requirements and validating technical/system designs.
• Communication skills, able to bridge business and technical stakeholders effectively.
• Confident facilitator of workshops and system training sessions.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience in supply chain planning, with significant involvement in advanced planning systems.
• Hands‑on experience deploying JDA/Blue Yonder supply planning modules.
• Proven track record on major digital transformation or planning system implementation projects.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives involving technical and business partners.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.