Blue Yonder Allocation and Replenishment Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) Allocation and Replenishment Consultant to support and optimize supply chain planning processes for a leading retail client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in implementing, configuring, and maintaining Blue Yonder Allocation and Replenishment solutions, with a strong understanding of retail distribution and merchandise planning.

Responsibilities:

Lead or support the implementation and configuration of Blue Yonder Allocation and Replenishment modules.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including merchandising, supply chain, planning, and IT to gather requirements and optimize allocation strategies.

Analyze current processes and recommend improvements to drive operational efficiency.

Customize allocation strategies based on product, location, and customer profiles.

Support integration with upstream/downstream systems (e.g., ERP, POS, Inventory).

Troubleshoot system issues and provide ongoing support to business users.

Facilitate training sessions and documentation for end-users.

Participate in UAT and rollout activities.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Allocation and Replenishment.

Proven experience in retail or supply chain domain, preferably in apparel, footwear, or general merchandise.

Strong functional knowledge of inventory management, distribution planning, and replenishment.

Ability to translate business requirements into system configurations.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience working in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience integrating Blue Yonder with Oracle Retail, SAP, or other ERP systems.

Knowledge of SQL or other query languages to support data analysis.

Blue Yonder certification (nice to have).