Strategic Advisor (CPG - Consumer Packaged Goods)

Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software) is a leading AI-powered supply chain management company providing end-to-end planning, execution, and optimization solutions for global enterprises.

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Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 170k-185k USD

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Strategic Advisor (CPG - Consumer Packaged Goods) page is loaded## Strategic Advisor (CPG - Consumer Packaged Goods)locations: Dallas: Scottsdaletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: **Job Title:** **Strategic Advisor (CPG - Consumer Packaged Goods)***Synonymous Business Title: Strategic Services Director***Location:** Virtual within the US**Overview – Supply Chain Advisory team**Blue Yonder is a leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. **Blue Yonder’s Supply Chain Advisory (SCA) team** provides expert guidance to organizations aiming to optimize their supply chain operations. The department's primary focus is on delivering strategic insights, solutions, and transformative practices that align with business goals to enhance efficiency, agility, and value across the supply chain.**Scope – Strategic Advisor (CPG)**The Strategic Advisor is **a Director-level position** and plays a critical role within our Supply Chain Advisory team by supporting and delivering strategic advisory engagements that help clients optimize and transform their supply chain operations. This role leads **design workstreams**, develops **strategic recommendations**, sells and expands **SaaS deals**, and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value to customers.The ideal candidate has strong supply chain expertise, proven experience in the **CPG industry** and/or management consulting and SaaS sales, and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions.**What you’ll do*** Lead the development and execution of **business strategic initiatives and software implementation projects.*** **Work with Solution Advisors** (pre-sales) on building software and advisory services pipeline within the CPG industry vertical* Lead the **blueprinting / high-level software implementation design phase** of projects at key CPG customers (i.e. business process, key design decisions and enterprise architecture)* Build and present recommendations to customer leadership, ensuring insights are grounded in data and aligned with customer business goals (i.e. **Level 1 Demos**).* Support team leadership in shaping engagement strategy, deliverable quality, and client communications.* Participate in thought leadership efforts, including market research, internal frameworks, and executive-ready content.* Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solution rollouts and strategic initiatives.* Identify and prioritize growth opportunities through data-driven analysis and industry insights.* Ensure high quality deliverables and client satisfaction.**Key Skills*** Possess deep **CPG industry knowledge**, understands market trends, organizational strengths, gaps, and whitespace opportunities.* Experienced in **guiding customers through best-practice solution deployments**; not afraid to challenge assumptions early in the project life-cycle.* Strong **storytelling skills** with ability to relate solution demos to the day-to-day work and outcomes our customer require* Ability to gather, synthesize, and interpret data from industry trends, competitive landscapes, and customer feedback to inform strategic decisions and roadmap development* Able to provide Change Management advisory through our customers business transformation* Confidently leads process design and serves as a design authority.* Effectively engages with executive leadership, C-level clients, industry partners, and global forums.* Strong presentation skills; can convey strategic recommendations, influence decision-making, and represent Blue Yonder in high-impact environments.* Expertise to design, launch, and optimize industry-specific solutions and go-to-market plans (developing integrated product offerings, tailoring strategies to industry needs, ensuring competitive positioning in the marketplace).**What we are looking for*** Proven industry experience leading business teams within a tier 1 CPG supply chain organization, and/or **10+ years of experience** in management consulting to CPG industry customers* Ability to influence C-Level Executives and proven experience as a ‘trusted advisor’ (**e.g. Level 1 Demos**)* **Tech Visionary:** Having exposure to usage of AI/ML to solve supply chain problems, is highly desirable* Strong process modelling skills* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills* Proven track record of delivering successful strategic initiatives and projects in the CPG industry salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 USD, plus a variable component.The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision* 401K with Matching* Flexible Time Off* Corporate Fitness Program* A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much moreAt Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.**Our Values**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Jul 10, 2026

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May 11, 2026

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Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 170k-185k USD

Location requirements

United States

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At Blue Yonder, we believe the future of supply chain lies in AI-powered autonomy. Our team of data scientists, engineers, and industry experts work together to build solutions that transform how businesses plan, execute, and optimize their supply chains. We're not just building software - we're creating intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and predict in real-time. Our engineers tackle complex problems at massive scale, processing billions of AI predictions daily to help our customers make smarter decisions faster.

Our culture is built on innovation, customer success, and continuous learning. We've been pioneering supply chain solutions for nearly four decades, evolving from JDA Software to become Blue Yonder - the AI company for supply chain. Our global team collaborates across disciplines to deliver end-to-end platforms that empower organizations to fulfill their potential. We value curiosity, technical excellence, and the courage to push boundaries in everything we build.

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