Principal, Blue Yonder Merchandise Operations

Job Description

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.

Practice Development

• 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.

Sales

• Support in proposal development and leading proposal discussions

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications/ Requirements:

• 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

Preferred Requirements:

• 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.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits :-

• 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

EEO/About Us

About Us
Infosys Consulting is the global management and technology consulting practice of Infosys, a global leader in technology services and consulting. We combine the power of time-tested methodologies, people-driven innovation and disruptive technology to enable leaders of the world's top brands pursue a path of smart transformation. Together with our clients, internal and external partners, we co-create and execute pragmatic strategies and solutions that transform organizations and define the future of business. Our dynamically growing consultancy offers our consultants:
Ability to design and implement end-to-end solutions at scale
A flat organization structure with direct access to our senior-most leaders
An entrepreneurial environment full of bright, highly motivated consultants
Opportunities for motivated consultants to impact local communities
The ability to design your career and drive your professional learning and development
A truly global culture

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.