Oracle Cloud - Supply Chain Planning Specialist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: India

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Planning Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Oracle Cloud applications with a strong focus on demand planning and supply planning. You will play a critical role in optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring seamless demand-supply alignment, and driving operational efficiency across the organization. This role demands a combination of technical proficiency, analytical capabilities, and supply chain domain knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain planning processes leveraging Oracle Cloud solutions, including Oracle Demand Management, Supply Planning, and Inventory Optimization.
• Design, implement, and maintain demand planning and supply planning processes to ensure accurate forecasts, efficient production schedules, and timely fulfillment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and drive integrated planning processes.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and business requirements to develop accurate demand forecasts using Oracle Cloud tools.
• Optimize inventory levels and ensure the right product availability at the right location while minimizing costs.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities in the supply chain planning process and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Support Oracle Cloud application enhancements, configuration, and troubleshooting as part of continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of demand and supply planning activities.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members and support knowledge transfer initiatives within the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 6–12 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning with hands-on expertise in Oracle Cloud SCM modules, particularly in Demand Planning and Supply Planning.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management processes, including forecasting, production planning, inventory management, and distribution planning.
• Proficient in Oracle Cloud tools for planning, forecasting, and analytics, including scenario modeling and simulation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into system configurations and planning solutions.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in implementing best practices in demand and supply planning within Oracle Cloud environments.
• Knowledge of integration between Oracle Cloud modules (e.g., Procurement, Order Management, Inventory) is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under tight deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Management (e.g., Oracle Cloud SCM Implementation Specialist).
• Experience in large-scale implementations or transformations in supply chain planning.