Full-Time

Sr Industry Strategies Director

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Blue Yonder

Blue Yonder

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Bracknell, UK

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Logistics, Logistics Service Provider space, with a focus on industry-specific strategies or a Industry Leader i with demonstrated equivalent in software execution space.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand complex industry trends and drivers.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and influence key industry stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
  • Experience in a team-based selling environment.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Annual Go To Market Business Plan for Logistics Service Providers – 50%
  • Execution of Sales/Events – 40%
  • Contributing to Corporate Strategy – 10%
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to Transportation, Warehousing, Automation and Fourth Party Logistics models is highly preferred.
  • Previous experience selecting or using Tier 1 software Command Centers, WMS, TMS and Platform is desired as a user or influencer of the software selection.
  • Former P-L experience, operations, consulting and framework design partnered with sales methodology experience is preferred.
  • A self starter, who can hit the ground running and is accountable to do-say culture is preferred.
  • Exceptional presentation, facilitation, communication and negotiation skills.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$75M

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven optimization enhances Blue Yonder's supply chain solutions.
  • Digital twins offer Blue Yonder expansion in technological capabilities.
  • Blockchain integration increases transparency and security in Blue Yonder's platform.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with One Network Enterprises may disrupt operations.
  • Rapid acquisitions could strain Blue Yonder's financial resources.
  • Increased competition from SAP and Oracle in supply chain solutions.

What makes Blue Yonder unique

  • Blue Yonder is creating a unified end-to-end supply chain platform.
  • The company is investing heavily in acquisitions, totaling $1 billion since Q4 2023.
  • Blue Yonder is focusing on AI-driven supply chain optimization.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Corporate Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

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