Lead Functional Consultant/Solution Architect - Transportation Management Systems
First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026.
Role : Solution Architect - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Job Title : Solution Architect - TMS
Work Location : Pan India (Remote)
Experience Required : 10 - 15 years (Supply Chain), min. 5 years in Blue Yonder TMS
Role Overview :
This role is for a Lead Functional Consultant for Blue Yonder Transportation Management System (TMS) implementations, working with global customers. The Solution Architect will design best-in-class TMS solutions, stay current with the latest product innovations, and act as the functional bridge between customers, Project Managers, Technical Consultants, and third-party consultants to ensure timely, successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities :
- Drive design, optimization, and implementation of Blue Yonder TMS solutions using industry best practices.
- Apply domain expertise to configure and deliver Blue Yonder solutions that best meet customer requirements and business processes.
- Lead solution design - ensuring clear structure, validation tasks, and realistic timelines.
- Guide system integration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment for a seamless transition to steady-state operations.
- Balance project scope, timeline, and requirements to ensure timely value delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Assess business needs beyond standard scope, evaluating integration complexity, architecture constraints, and product roadmap fit.
- Identify and highlight incremental revenue opportunities within existing customer accounts/projects.
- Communicate business cases to Product Management Group (PMG) and Product Development (PD) regarding customer-specific product needs and enhancements.
Experience & Qualifications :
- 10 - 15 years of overall experience in the Supply Chain domain.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Transportation Management Systems - either as a Blue Yonder customer or as an implementation consultant.
- Solid experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC) and end-to-end IT project implementations.
- Must have been a core team member on at least 3 full IT project implementations.
- Experience with other leading supply chain planning platforms (Oracle, Manhattan, SAP) is a plus.
- Prior experience in a management consulting firm or a Supply Chain Center of Excellence is preferred.
Skills Required :
- Strong business analysis skills with working knowledge of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, and tactical supply chain planning.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to user, management, and executive-level audiences.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with IT tools such as Excel, SQL, and Postman, along with general database familiarity.
Education :
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or Operations Research preferred.
- Bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Skills
Solution Design, Solution Architect, Transport Management System, Functional Consultant, Blue Yonder, System Integration, SQL