Employment Type: Contract
Location: Canada / India
Description:
Position Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Engineer, IT Merchandising with expertise in Blue Yonder Space Planning (formerly JDA) to design, development, and implement merchandising solutions. The ideal candidate will play a role in optimizing space planning, category management, and overall merchandising strategies to enhance business performance and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Blue Yonder Category Management Products (Space Planning, Floor Planning, Category Knowledge Base, Category Knowledge Server, Web Publisher, Console, Open Access Open Access API, planogram generator, JDA Open Access-Cognos Integration and Space Automation Pro)
- Expertise in Product Design, Installations, Configuration and Dot Net
- Develop scalable and efficient system configurations, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices.
- Integrate Blue Yonder solutions with existing systems
- Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, inventory, IT, and operations, to gather and document business requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable project plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights into Blue Yonder capabilities and recommending optimal use cases.
- System Implementation & Optimization:
- Implement, configure, and test Blue Yonder Space Planning tools.
- Optimize planograms, fixture designs, and space utilization strategies to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure seamless integration with category management and other merchandising tools.
- Performance Analysis & Reporting:
- Develop and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of space planning and merchandising strategies.
- Analyze system performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 6+ years of experience in merchandising, category management, or space planning, with at least 5 years in Blue Yonder Space Planning (or JDA).
- Proven experience in designing and implementing Blue Yonder solutions in retail or e-commerce industries.
- Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Blue Yonder Space Planning, including planogram development, floor planning, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of database structures, APIs, and integration methods.
- Proficiency in SQL, scripting, and troubleshooting system configurations.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong project management capabilities, including agile methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Attributes:
- Certification in Blue Yonder Space Planning is a plus.
- Experience in retail-specific data analytics and visualization tools.