Supply Chain Planning Business Analyst / Solutions Architect

Job Description: Supply Chain Planning Business Analyst / Solutions Architect

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)



Client Industry: Semiconductor / Manufacturing



Contract Duration: Long-Term Contract (12+ Months)



Primary Technologies: Kinaxis, Blue Yonder / JDA Planning

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning BA or Solutions Architect to support a semiconductor/manufacturing client in evaluating, selecting, and implementing a modern supply chain planning platform.

The ideal candidate will have strong functional and architectural expertise in Kinaxis and/or Blue Yonder/JDA Planning modules, along with experience in semiconductor or manufacturing supply chain operations.

The role will involve assessing existing systems, defining future-state business processes, recommending the right planning platform, and leading end-to-end implementation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate supply chain planning platforms, including Kinaxis, Blue Yonder/JDA Planning, and other relevant solutions.

• Assess existing systems and recommend the best-fit platform for semiconductor and manufacturing operations.

• Define future-state supply chain planning workflows and business processes.

• Conduct system assessments, fit-gap analysis, and platform selection activities.

• Develop solution architecture, integration strategies, and implementation roadmaps.

• Lead or support configuration, testing, deployment, and implementation of the selected platform.

• Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and IT teams to align solutions with business requirements.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration and support stakeholder adoption of the implemented solution.

Required Qualifications

• Strong functional and/or architectural experience with Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or JDA Planning modules.

• Experience in semiconductor or manufacturing supply chain operations.

• Hands-on experience evaluating supply chain systems and conducting fit-gap analysis.

• Experience with platform selection and solution recommendations.

• Proven ability to lead supply chain planning implementations.

• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes and enterprise system integration.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be a strong fit:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse

• Blue Yonder / JDA Supply Chain Planning

• Supply chain planning solution architecture

• Semiconductor or manufacturing operations

• Enterprise system integration and implementation

• Business process assessment and transformation

Additional Information

• This is a long-term onsite contract opportunity.

• Candidates with strong experience in either Kinaxis or Blue Yonder/JDA Planning may be considered.

• The role may suit either a senior functional Business Analyst or a Solutions Architect, depending on the candidate's expertise.

Pankaj Kumar

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