Job Description
Job Title: Blue Yonder Demand Planning Specialist
Job Location - Remote
Duration - 06 months
- Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Blue Yonder (BY) Demand Planning Specialist with strong expertise in Statistical Forecasting, model tuning, and Demand Module configuration. The ideal candidate will play a key role in configuring demand planning systems, driving forecast accuracy, optimizing statistical models, and supporting end-to-end demand planning processes within Blue Yonder.Key ResponsibilitiesBlue Yonder Demand Module
- Participate in and support all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (Requirements gathering, Design, Development/Configuration, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance).
- 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, workflow changes, and integration activities with upstream/downstream systems.
- Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate resolution with IT or Blue Yonder support.
- Work with data engineering teams to ensure data quality, data readiness, and integration consistency.
- Build dashboards and reports to monitor forecast accuracy and model performance.
- Utilize advanced analytics to recommend continuous improvements in forecasting processes.
- Develop and tune statistical forecast models to improve accuracy.
- Conduct deep-dive analysis into forecasting errors and identify root causes.
- Create and maintain model governance frameworks, parameter tuning rules, and segmentation-based forecast strategies.
- Implement best practices for causal factor modeling, seasonality adjustments, and hierarchical forecasting.
- Partner with Demand Planners, Supply Chain Planners to understand drivers of demand variability.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by providing insights into statistical forecasts and scenario analysis.
- Required Qualifications
- 8–10 years of hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Demand (JDA Demand).
- Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and parameter tuning.
- Proven experience 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 tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Ability to translate business requirements into system configurations and technical solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Blue Yonder Demand Module
- Background in Semi-Conductor Memory Industry
- Exposure to machine learning–based forecasting tools or time-series analytics.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $61.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
- Benefits:
- Referral program
- Experience:
- Blue Yonder: 9 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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