The Role
Lead design, configuration, and implementation of Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization across multi-echelon supply chains. Define inventory policies, run IO simulations and diagnostics, tune planning parameters, validate ERP data feeds, support UAT and hypercare, and mentor junior team members to improve inventory performance and balance service levels with working capital.
Summary Generated by Built In
Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop innovative technology solutions for emerging industries and products. Interpret system requirements into design specifications.
Must have skills : BlueYonder Inventory Optimization
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on and analytically strong Associate Manager / Team Lead with expertise in Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization (IO) to lead solution design, configuration, and implementation across global supply chain networks. This role demands deep knowledge of inventory planning principles, hands-on experience in IO policy configuration, and the ability to drive multi-echelon inventory strategy execution that balances service levels, working capital, and supply variability.
You will collaborate closely with demand/supply planners, business analysts, and technical teams to deliver measurable improvements in inventory performance.
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Lead the configuration, validation, and implementation of Blue Yonder IO solutions for complex multi-tier supply chains.
- Define and tune inventory policies, service levels, safety stock strategies, and planning parameters.
- Analyze historical data, forecast variability, and replenishment frequency to generate optimal inventory targets.
- Configure IO simulations, run diagnostics, and interpret results to recommend improvements to inventory positioning and coverage.
- Drive multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) aligned with lead times, sourcing constraints, and demand variability.
- Collaborate with BY Demand, Supply Planning (ESP), and Fulfillment teams to align planning logic and policy adoption.
- Work with integration and data teams to validate data feeds from ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and ensure clean, consistent planning inputs.
- Support UAT, hypercare, and end-user training, including documentation and testing support.
- Guide junior team members in IO rule setup, output analysis, and performance tuning.
Professional & Technical Experience :
- 7–10 years of total experience in supply chain planning, with 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Blue Yonder IO.
- Deep understanding of inventory planning fundamentals including safety stock, lead time buffers, service levels, and demand variability.
- Practical experience with IO configuration, diagnostics, and policy tuning.
- Strong analytical and data validation skills using SQL, Excel, and reporting tools.
- Experience working with related BY modules such as Demand Planning, ESP, or Fulfillment.
- Familiarity with integration touchpoints between Blue Yonder and ERP/WMS systems.
- Experience in IO diagnostics, inventory health check assessments, and scenario-based policy testing.
- Exposure to Blue Yonder SaaS/cloud environments or upgrade projects.
- Supply chain domain experience in CPG, retail, pharma, or discrete manufacturing sectors.15 years full time education
Project Role Description : Develop innovative technology solutions for emerging industries and products. Interpret system requirements into design specifications.
Must have skills : BlueYonder Inventory Optimization
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on and analytically strong Associate Manager / Team Lead with expertise in Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization (IO) to lead solution design, configuration, and implementation across global supply chain networks. This role demands deep knowledge of inventory planning principles, hands-on experience in IO policy configuration, and the ability to drive multi-echelon inventory strategy execution that balances service levels, working capital, and supply variability.
You will collaborate closely with demand/supply planners, business analysts, and technical teams to deliver measurable improvements in inventory performance.
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Lead the configuration, validation, and implementation of Blue Yonder IO solutions for complex multi-tier supply chains.
- Define and tune inventory policies, service levels, safety stock strategies, and planning parameters.
- Analyze historical data, forecast variability, and replenishment frequency to generate optimal inventory targets.
- Configure IO simulations, run diagnostics, and interpret results to recommend improvements to inventory positioning and coverage.
- Drive multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) aligned with lead times, sourcing constraints, and demand variability.
- Collaborate with BY Demand, Supply Planning (ESP), and Fulfillment teams to align planning logic and policy adoption.
- Work with integration and data teams to validate data feeds from ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and ensure clean, consistent planning inputs.
- Support UAT, hypercare, and end-user training, including documentation and testing support.
- Guide junior team members in IO rule setup, output analysis, and performance tuning.
Professional & Technical Experience :
- 7–10 years of total experience in supply chain planning, with 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Blue Yonder IO.
- Deep understanding of inventory planning fundamentals including safety stock, lead time buffers, service levels, and demand variability.
- Practical experience with IO configuration, diagnostics, and policy tuning.
- Strong analytical and data validation skills using SQL, Excel, and reporting tools.
- Experience working with related BY modules such as Demand Planning, ESP, or Fulfillment.
- Familiarity with integration touchpoints between Blue Yonder and ERP/WMS systems.
- Experience in IO diagnostics, inventory health check assessments, and scenario-based policy testing.
- Exposure to Blue Yonder SaaS/cloud environments or upgrade projects.
- Supply chain domain experience in CPG, retail, pharma, or discrete manufacturing sectors.15 years full time education
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Inventory Optimization (IO)
- 2-4 years hands-on Blue Yonder IO configuration and tuning
- 7.5+ years total experience in supply chain planning
- 15 years full time education
- Experience with inventory planning fundamentals (safety stock, service levels, lead time buffers)
- Strong analytical and data validation skills using SQL
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience working with Blue Yonder modules (Demand Planning, ESP, Fulfillment)
- Familiarity with ERP/WMS integrations and data feeds (SAP, Oracle)
- Experience leading or mentoring junior team members (team lead/associate manager responsibilities)
- Experience in CPG, retail, pharma, or discrete manufacturing sectors
- Exposure to Blue Yonder SaaS/cloud environments or upgrade projects
Accenture Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Accenture and has not been reviewed or approved by Accenture.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.
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