Solution Architect Blue Yonder WMS
kimberlyclark · Brazil -Sao Paulo ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Architecture
- Experience
- 7+ years
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® . At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. Here, you’ll work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development while you help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
In this role you will:
- Lead the design, governance, evolution, and optimization of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management landscape. This individual will serve as the primary technical and functional authority for Blue Yonder solutions, partnering with business stakeholders, product owners, system integrators, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and business-driven warehouse solutions.
- The ideal candidate combines deep Blue Yonder expertise with strong supply chain process knowledge, enterprise integration experience, and architectural leadership. This role will be critical in driving strategic initiatives including cloud migrations, system upgrades, warehouse transformations, automation enablement, and SAP integration programs.
Solution Architecture & Strategy
- Own the end-to-end architecture for Blue Yonder WMS solutions across multiple distribution centers and business units.
- Define solution roadmaps aligned with business strategy and technology standards.
- Lead architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles.
- Evaluate new Blue Yonder capabilities and recommend adoption strategies.
Blue Yonder WMS Leadership
- Design and govern complex warehouse processes including: Receiving Putaway Inventory Management Replenishment Picking Packing Shipping Cycle Counting Yard Management Labor Management
- Configure and optimize Blue Yonder WMS to meet evolving operational requirements.
- Provide architectural guidance for complex enhancements and solution extensions.
Integration Architecture
- Define enterprise integration patterns between Blue Yonder and:SAP S/4HANA SAP EWM SAP ECC Transportation Management systems Automation platforms Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Robotics and AMR solutions Middleware platforms (MuleSoft, SAP Integration Suite, Unify, APIs)
- Lead interface design and troubleshooting for:Master data Inventory synchronization Order processing ASN processing Shipment execution Real-time warehouse events
Technical Governance
- Review and approve solution designs developed by implementation partners.
- Establish coding, configuration, and deployment standards.
- Drive technical debt reduction and platform modernization initiatives.
- Mentor solution engineers, developers, and business analysts.
Program & Project Leadership
- Act as the architecture lead for global implementations, upgrades, and acquisitions.
- Support project estimations, risk assessments, and solution planning activities.
- Facilitate design workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
- Ensure scalable and supportable solutions are delivered.
Operational Excellence
- Provide expert-level support for critical incidents and major production issues.
- Perform solution health assessments and architecture reviews.
- Develop long-term strategies to improve warehouse performance, stability, and maintainability.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
In one of our professional, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain or related field.
- Experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, Senior Functional Consultant, or equivalent technical leadership role.
- 8+ years of Supply Chain and Warehouse Management experience.
- 7+ years of hands-on Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS experience.
- Proven experience designing, configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing Blue Yonder WMS solutions.
- Experience leading end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS implementations and large transformation projects.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping and distribution center processes.
- Ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders and translate technical solutions into business outcomes.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to support troubleshooting and critical production incidents when required.
- Ability to mentor technical team members and provide architectural guidance across projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Blue Yonder WMS Certification.
- Experience with Blue Yonder SaaS and Public Cloud deployments.
- Experience leading Blue Yonder upgrade and migration programs.
- Experience with Manhattan WMS and/or SAP EWM.
- Experience integrating warehouse automation technologies such as Robotics, AMRs, Conveyors, Voice Picking, Pick-to-Light and Sortation Systems.
- Experience in Consumer Products, Manufacturing or large-scale Distribution environments.
- PMP, TOGAF or similar certifications.
- Experience working in global environments supporting Americas operations.
- Demonstrated potential to assume future technical leadership responsibilities.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
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