Principal, Blue Yonder Merchandise Operations

Principal - Business Consulting - Blue Yonder Merchandise Operations

Infosys Consulting is seeking a seasoned and driven Principal - Business Consulting with expertise in Merchandise Operations Systems (MOS) to join our Consumer Goods, Retail and Logistics (CRL) team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in consulting, along with a deep understanding of the retail industry's merchandise operations to design, implement, and optimize solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead and manage consulting engagements focused on Blue Yonder Merchandise Operations Systems (MOS) from inception to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet client needs.

• Experience in configuring, customizing, and optimizing Blue Yonder solutions to meet client-specific requirements.
  

• Strong understanding of retail and merchandise operations best practices and how they can be integrated with Blue Yonder systems.
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement MOS strategies that optimize merchandise planning, allocation, and replenishment processes.
  

• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to clients on best practices for merchandise operations, leveraging Blue Yonder MOS capabilities.
  

• Conduct detailed analyses of client business processes and develop customized solutions to address specific challenges and opportunities.
  

• Provide insight and thought leadership to develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologies.
  

• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  

• Support in proposal development and leading proposal discussions
  

• Lead solution definition for client specific needs during opportunity to closure cycle.
  

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  

• 07+ years of experience in business consulting, with a focus on merchandise operations within the retail sector.
  

• 5+ years of end-to-end business process ownership in retail merchandise planning, allocation, replenishment, and overall supply chain processes.
  

• 3+ implementations of Blue Yonder MOS or prior release such as JDA Portfolio Merchandise Management (PMM).
  

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  

• Flexibility to travel as required to meet client needs.
  

• Bachelor's degree or MBA or overseas equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
  

• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in US without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time
  

• Blue Yonder Merchandise Operations Certification
  

• Proficient in Procurement, ELC, ALC, Inventory costs throughout the most complex, multi-channel retail environments
  

• Integration with Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Omni-channel.
  

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off