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 (eg, 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.