JDA/Blue Yonder Supply Chain Planning Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a IT Supply Chain Business Analyst or Solutions Architect with strong expertise in Blue Yonder/JDA Planning modules to support a semiconductor/manufacturing client in evaluating, selecting, and implementing a modern supply chain planning platform. The role involves leading system assessments, defining processes, and guiding the client through platform selection—potentially Blue Yonder—followed by end-to-end implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assess supply chain system options (Blue Yonder/JDA Planning and others) and recommend the best fit for semiconductor/manufacturing operations.
• Define future-state workflows.
• Develop solution architecture, integration strategy, and implementation roadmap.
• Lead configuration, testing, and deployment of the selected supply chain platform.
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure alignment and adoption.

Requirements

• Strong functional/architectural experience with Blue Yonder/JDA Planning.
• Background in semiconductor or manufacturing supply chain operations.
• Experience in system evaluation, fit-gap analysis, and platform selection.
• Proven ability to lead implementations and cross-functional teams.
• Supply chain management: 8 years (Required)
• JDA/Blue Yonder: 5 years (Required)
• Ability to commute to Santa Clara, CA 95056 (Required)

Location

Work location: In person (Santa Clara, CA). Long-term contract.