Senior Consultant

The Senior Consultant at Blue Yonder takes on a variety of responsibilities, including serving as a business analyst for the financial implementation of our software across 70 sites. This includes conducting feasibility studies, needs assessments, and creating documentation for system requirements. The role also involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that business objectives are met through effective financial workflows.

Candidates for the Senior Consultant position at Blue Yonder should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in business systems analysis and design, particularly in ERP and supply chain environments. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, although significant experience may substitute for formal education. Familiarity with the financial module of Blue Yonder software is a plus.

The Senior Consultant plays a crucial role in enhancing financial operations by using their analytical skills to support the implementation of Blue Yonder software. This support involves identifying process improvements, defining system requirements for financial workflows, and ensuring that the solutions implemented resonate with organizational goals for efficiency and compliance.

While essential qualifications are vital, preferred skills for the Senior Consultant role at Blue Yonder include familiarity with Blue Yonder’s Financial Planning and Warehouse Management System (WMS) modules, as well as knowledge of change management and stakeholder engagement. Experience developing training materials and documentation is also highly valued.

Yes! This Senior Consultant position at Blue Yonder is fully remote, allowing you to collaborate with teams across multiple locations without the need to commute. We believe that a flexible work arrangement fosters creativity and productivity.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences with Blue Yonder or similar software systems. Discuss any particular projects where you contributed to the implementation process, the challenges you faced, and how you addressed them, showcasing your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.

Effective candidates will describe their systematic approach to needs assessments, such as stakeholder interviews, process mapping, and data analysis. Emphasize your ability to translate business needs into technical requirements that align with the functional capabilities of the software.

In your response, focus on your strategies for maintaining clear and consistent communication. Mention how you tailored your updates for different stakeholders and ensured their input was reflected in project planning and execution, thereby fostering collaboration.

Use the STAR method to frame your response: explain the situation, the task at hand, the action you took, and the result. This approach will effectively demonstrate your problem-solving abilities and resilience in challenging scenarios.

You should emphasize your attention to detail and familiarity with best practices in documentation. Discuss specific tools you use, the format you prefer, and how you ensure that your documents meet both business and technical audiences' needs.

Your answer should demonstrate your understanding of data governance and security protocols. Discuss specific methodologies you follow to assess compliance requirements and ensure standards are met while implementing new systems.

Explain your analytical approaches, such as root cause analysis and process reengineering techniques. Highlight any tools or frameworks you find useful in identifying inefficiencies and proposing actionable improvements.

Candidate responses should cover the UAT process, including how you prepare test cases, engage end-users in the testing phase, and document any issues or feedback. Explain your philosophy on ensuring that software meets user needs before full-scale implementation.

Effective responses should describe your understanding of change management principles and how they apply to software implementations. Discuss any specific frameworks or methodologies you utilized and your role in supporting teams during change initiatives.

Your answer should include the techniques you use to gather user feedback, such as surveys, interviews, or feedback loops. Emphasize the importance of this feedback in guiding future enhancements and ensuring ongoing system effectiveness.