Blue Yonder Developer or JDA Developer

We are seeking a seasoned Engineer, IT Merchandising with expertise in Blue Yonder Category Management / 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, Test & Maintain:

• Design, develop, test, 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.

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.
• Expertise in Asp. Net, C#. Net and Web API’s
• Strong understanding of database structures, APIs, and integration methods.
• Proficiency in SQL, scripting, and troubleshooting system configurations.

Preferred Attributes:

• Certification in Blue Yonder Space Planning is a plus.
• Experience in retail-specific data analytics and visualization tools