Blue Yonder WMS Solution Architect

Role: Blue Yonder/Blue Yonder WMS Solution Architect (Blue Yonder WMS / Yard & Labor Management / WMS Integration / On-Prem to SaaS Migration / Cloud & Microservices)
Location: Chicago, IL  (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract (Start: 09/24/2026 - End: 12/31/2026)
Pay Rate: $68.00/hr W2 | $74.00/hr C2C Max

Professional Job Description

#Position Overview
Seeking a Blue Yonder/JDA WMS Solution Architect with 8 to 10 years of experience for a contract role
 The candidate will lead the solution architecture, system design, and deployment of Blue Yonder (JDA) Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations. 
 Key responsibilities include defining system and data integration architectures across supply chain platforms (TMS, OMS, ERP, Planning), guiding on-premise to SaaS migrations, and supporting cloud-native microservices environments.

#Key Responsibilities
* WMS Solution Architecture & Implementation: Lead full-lifecycle Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS software implementations from initial planning to execution, deployment, and post-launch support.
* Supply Chain Application Integration: Define end-to-end system and data integration architecture connecting Blue Yonder WMS with peripheral supply chain applications, including TMS, ERP, IBM Sterling OMS, and Planning systems.
* SaaS Migration & Cloud Operations: Guide and execute Blue Yonder WMS migrations from legacy on-premise environments to SaaS/Cloud architectures (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS).
* Extended Supply Chain Support: Support integrated supply chain functional domains, including Yard Management Systems (YMS) and Labor Management Systems (LMS).
* Microservices & API Architecture: Design and optimize cloud-native microservices architecture to ensure high availability, scalability, and seamless data flow across enterprise platforms.

#Required Qualifications
* Core Experience: 8 to 10 years of dedicated experience in Supply Chain Management and WMS Solution Architecture.
* Blue Yonder/JDA Mastery: Deep hands-on expertise in Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS software implementation, configuration, and architectural design.
* System Integration: Proven track record of integrating WMS with TMS, Planning, ERP, and OMS platforms.
* Cloud & SaaS Modernization: Direct experience handling on-premise to SaaS migrations for Blue Yonder WMS in Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS environments.
* Architecture & Standards: Strong proficiency in microservices architecture, data modeling, and enterprise integration patterns.