Supply Chain Tech - Blue Yonder Planning - Manager - US Consulting

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Supply Chain Tech - Planning Manager

EY advises clients to understand, architect, select and implement bleeding-edge solutions required to efficiently run their businesses, with a focus on digital and cloud. These service areas span E-commerce, solution architecture, mobile applications, digital platform architecture, digital technology strategy, and digital IT operations.

The opportunity

This is a rapidly growing area, so you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your skill set to keep up with the ever-growing demands of the digital landscape. Most of your time will be spent embedded with and leading focus areas on our clients' teams and we will look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how they must continue to innovate and remain competitive in this ever-changing industry.

Your key responsibilities

You will focus on the design, customization, and optimization of digital and cloud-based solutions. You will lead teams including EY, the client and the applicable software provider as well as team with various EY groups with digital capabilities to pursue and deliver digital engagements and solutions that will bring our clients' digital vision and strategy to life.

Skills and attributes for success

• Working and leading project teams through agreed-upon phases of project governance, requirements definition, vendor selection, risk analysis, customization, testing, training and rollout of a client's project life cycle

• Owning and collaborating with team members in developing applicable methodologies, tools, approaches, points of view, thought leadership and accelerators to differentiate EY in the Digital and Emerging Technology Consulting markets

• Providing broad technical knowledge of various key technology and business platforms

• Teaming with client technology professionals and third-party strategic alliances

• Developing long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally

• Interacting and communicating effectively with teammates, clients, stakeholders, and executives

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of related work experience

• Extensive experience within a leadership role, and responsibilities in delivering projects in supply chain management, with a focus toward supply planning and demand management as a business domain

• A good understanding of value chain synchronization and supply chain re-invention

• Hands-on knowledge of Blue Yonder supply chain planning applications like:

• Demand

• Fulfill

• Enterprise Supply Planning

• Inventory Optimization and Sales & Operations Planning

• Scheduling/sequencing

• Experience with advanced planning tools such as Blue Yonder/JDA, OM Partners, o9 and/or Kinaxis

• Experience within Blue Yonder ESP and Demand modules with deep functional/domain expertise and hands on experiences in configurations, training, knowledge transfer, customer communications and documentations

• Led and managed two to three full lifecycle Blue Yonder supply chain planning implementations in large and complex environments

• Led and participated in:

• Gathering business requirements

• Analyzing and transforming to application requirements

• Performing fit-gap analysis

• Leading functional design approval process

• Interaction with the development team to test and deliver the solution

• Assisting customers during UAT

• Preparing and reviewing documentation

• Working experience with on-site and offshore delivery model environment

• Subject matter in the following supply and demand planning areas:

• Inventory Planning

• Planning Horizons

• Modelling Supply Chain Constraints

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating enterprise business processes with technology skills

• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior consulting experience relevant to industry-specific business and technology functions

• Flexibility and willingness to travel and a valid driver's license

Ideally, you'll also have

• Degree emphasis in computer science, IT, computer engineering, MIS or mathematics; master's degree in one of these areas preferred

• Certifications and prior consulting experience

What we look for

We're interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the digital and emerging technology space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their digital strategy, this role is for you.

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What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $141,200 to $258,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $169,500 to $294,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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