Blue Yonder · 10 hours ago
Business Strategist - Automotive Factory and Supply Chain Planning
Blue Yonder is a leader in supply chain solutions, and they are seeking a Business Strategist focused on Automotive Factory and Supply Chain Planning. This role involves enhancing customer processes and technology alignment while driving major software and services sales through expert facilitation and strategic guidance.
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Responsibilities
Use expert facilitation skills to lead clients to solutions and opportunities in the areas of business process, resource use and BY technology
Assist in driving major software and services sales by demonstrating the value of the proposed solutions and proposing a recommended roadmap to lead companies to greater success
Act as an industry expert with the ability to exhibit deep domain knowledge in automotive production and supply chain planning, to guide clients toward improved processes to drive profit, enhance resource effectiveness, and improve overall process efficiency
Stay ahead of current industry best practices and operate as a thought leader in supply chain processes
Work with Principal and Senior Enterprise Architects on the Transformation ‘Blueprints’ including leading the blueprint phase in BY projects for a high-quality end to end discovery clearly defining customer pain points
Work with Solution Advisors to build customer specific composable journeys and roadmaps
Maintain close working relationship with sales, management, consulting, customer support and product management relating to securing and presenting appropriate proposal information to prospective clients and existing clients
Prepare and deliver presentations and publications for appropriate industry conferences and forums
Be a trusted advisor on complex, tier 1 planning transformation programs
Be a leader - drive a proactive, cross functional culture across the BY Customer Success, Delivery organization
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 8+ years' experience within the Automotive Industry
Practical experience leading teams/business functions within an Automotive organization and/or Tier 1 Auto Supplier
Experience working alongside Solution Architects/Consultants to translate business strategy into operational processes and software solution requirements
Strong knowledge of Automotive end-to-end Supply Chain Planning
Clear understanding of the industry, products, and trends within Manufacturing and a focus on automotive
Change Management experience with Tier 1 Automotive customers is highly desirable
Exceptional facilitation skills (meeting sessions, conflict resolutions, brainstorming etc.)
Demonstrated ease to navigate in complex project environments
Exposure to C-Level Executives and proven experience as a ‘trusted advisor'
Ability to handle complex ambiguous situations
Commercial instinct to discover and develop new consulting opportunities
Previous experience in process or solution consulting, either in consulting or advisory firm, software vendor, or as part of strategy function of a large corporation are a plus
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and client relationship building skills
Proven ability to execute business process modelling/design
Impressive executive demeanor, a team oriented and collaborative approach
Demonstrates independence in action, decision making, goal oriented and driven
Be a leader by displaying and drive a proactive, cross functional culture
Well organized and consistently meets client commitments/deadlines
Advanced degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
401K with Matching
Flexible Time Off
Corporate Fitness Program
A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more
Company
Blue Yonder
Blue Yonder is the AI company for supply chain.
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