Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : BlueYonder Enterprise Planning
Good to have skills : A&D Aftermarket
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Custom Software Engineer, a typical day involves designing and developing tailored software solutions that enhance various components within systems or applications. The role requires working closely with agile methodologies to ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient software that meets specific business requirements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement of existing software components are integral parts of the daily routine, fostering innovation and responsiveness to evolving project needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- 6+ years of hands-on experience, as an architect or business consultant in retail planning solutions, with at least 5 years focused on JDA/Blue Yonder Enterprise Planning on EKB.
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelor s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree.
- Deep functional expertise in Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) processes like Pre-Season & In-Season Planning, Planning by Attribute, Assortment Planning, and logical model design.
- Strong understanding of the grocery and fashion retail planning domain.
- Proven track record of implementing complex planning hierarchies across product, location, and time dimensions.
- Practical experience with both Retail and Cost accounting methodologies in planning solutions.
- Deep knowledge of EP on EKB architecture and data flow
- Has working experience of AI/ ML algorithms. Working experience of R, python packages
- Understands Time series forecasting.
- Understanding data base, snowflake, azure, SaaS technical platform, devops operations
- Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical & machine learning algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required.
- Relevant industry certification from APICS will be a plus.
- Ability to drive discussions on both functional processes and technical concepts in a language that can be understood across a diverse audience and multiple levels within customer's/BY organization.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with customers, partners, PD. PMG and consultants. Works with appropriate parties to ensure issues are resolved.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, effectively and proactively.
- Passionate about working with new technologies, products and demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, have good interpersonal & communication skills – verbal & written.
- Retail Domain experience is mandatory

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in BlueYonder Enterprise Planning.
- Good To Have Skills: Experience with A&D Aftermarket.
- Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
- Ability to design and implement scalable software components using modern frameworks.
- Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing software performance.
- Familiarity with integration of enterprise planning solutions within complex IT environments.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in BlueYonder Enterprise Planning.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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