Job Description Senior Functional Consultant Demand Planning
What you'll do for us:
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of industry best practices, business processes, o9 solutions, technical architecture, and value proposition, focusing on Demand Planning.
- Ensure solution usability and uptime by resolving customer issues promptly, maintaining accuracy in data loads, and validating end-to-end workflows for demand forecasting.
- Identify design issues in the existing setup and collaborate with other o9 consultants to address demand planning-specific business problems. Serve as the primary point of contact for any platform-level upgrades, patches, or hot fixes related to demand planning modules.
- Configure the o9 platform based on post-go-live change requests and enhancements, focusing on demand forecasting to address deep operations and supply chain issues.
- Develop and execute workflow and data analytics test cases for demand planning. Manage bug tracking and resolution processes using support tools.
- Lead Super User and End User training sessions focused on global demand planning operations.
- Actively contribute to the improvement of internal processes and demand planning features based on customer feedback by working closely with the development and operations teams.
What you'll have:
Experience:
- Minimum of 510 years of experience in implementing supply chain planning applications, with a significant emphasis on Demand planning.
- Proven expertise in leading multiple full lifecycle implementations across various planning platforms, with a focus on complex projects and strategic initiatives.
Skills:
- A deep and comprehensive understanding of advanced supply chain planning concepts, including Demand Management, Supply Planning, Demand Forecasting, SOP, and Inventory Optimization.
- Expertise in configuring and optimizing supply chain solutions to enhance business processes and operational efficiency.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, MDX, T-SQL, or similar database and query languages.
- Strong statistical, optimization, and simulation skills using tools like R, SAS, CPLEX, or similar.
- Familiarity with leading ERP and SCM applications, demonstrating an ability to understand and manipulate complex data models.
Professional Attributes:
- Exceptional leadership skills, capable of mentoring junior consultants and leading project teams.
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex solutions clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
