Blue Yonder Demand Planning Specialist

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Blue Yonder Demand Planning Specialist

Remote

Required Qualifications

• 8 10 years of hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Demand (formerly JDA Demand).
• Strong expertise in statistical forecasting techniques, model selection, and parameter tuning.
• Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy through model optimization and process enhancements.
• Solid understanding of demand planning concepts, supply chain processes, and S&OP.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and analytics/BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

Blue Yonder Demand Module & Application Support

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Configure, maintain, and enhance the Blue Yonder Demand (BY Demand) Module in alignment with business requirements.
• Lead demand planning cycles and ensure accurate baseline forecast generation.
• Manage UAT activities, workflow changes, and system integrations with upstream and downstream applications.
• Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate resolution with IT teams and Blue Yonder support.
• Partner with data engineering teams to ensure data quality, data readiness, and integration consistency.

Forecasting, Analytics & Model Optimization

• Develop, configure, and tune statistical forecasting models to improve forecast accuracy.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of forecast errors and identify root causes.
• Create and maintain model governance frameworks, parameter tuning rules, and segmentation-based forecasting strategies.
• Implement best practices for:
  • Causal factor modeling
  • Seasonality adjustments
  • Hierarchical forecasting
• Utilize advanced analytics to recommend continuous improvements in forecasting processes.
• Build dashboards and reports to monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and model performance.

Business Collaboration & Planning

• Partner closely with Demand Planners, Supply Chain Planners, and Business Stakeholders to understand demand drivers and variability.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by providing statistical forecast insights, scenario analysis, and data-driven recommendations.
• Translate business requirements into effective system configurations and technical solutions.