The Carrera Agency · 13 hours ago
Blue Yonder Consultant
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Carrera Agency is seeking an experienced Blue Yonder Demand Planning Specialist with strong expertise in Statistical Forecasting and model tuning. The ideal candidate will play a key role in configuring demand planning systems, driving forecast accuracy, and supporting end-to-end demand planning processes within Blue Yonder.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Participate in and support all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (Requirements gathering, Design, Development/Configuration, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance)
Configure, maintain, and enhance the Blue Yonder Demand (BY Demand) Module in alignment with business requirements
Lead demand planning cycles and ensure accurate baseline forecast generation
Manage UAT, workflow changes, and integration activities with upstream/downstream systems
Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate resolution with IT or Blue Yonder support
Work with data engineering teams to ensure data quality, data readiness, and integration consistency
Build dashboards and reports to monitor forecast accuracy and model performance
Utilize advanced analytics to recommend continuous improvements in forecasting processes
Develop and tune statistical forecast models to improve accuracy
Conduct deep-dive analysis into forecasting errors and identify root causes
Create and maintain model governance frameworks, parameter tuning rules, and segmentation-based forecast strategies
Implement best practices for causal factor modeling, seasonality adjustments, and hierarchical forecasting
Partner with Demand Planners, Supply Chain Planners to understand drivers of demand variability
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by providing insights into statistical forecasts and scenario analysis
Qualification
Required
8–10 years of hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Demand (JDA Demand)
Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and parameter tuning
Proven experience improving forecast accuracy through model optimization and process enhancements
Solid understanding of demand planning concepts, supply chain processes, and S&OP
Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Ability to translate business requirements into system configurations and technical solutions
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Blue Yonder Demand Module
Background in Semi-Conductor Memory Industry
Exposure to machine learning–based forecasting tools or time-series analytics
Company
The Carrera Agency
The Carrera Agency is a talent management agency that specializes in information technology, digital strategy and design.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Barb Munro
Co-founder, Partner
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