Sr Functional Consultant (Demand Planning with o9 Exp)

Job Description – Senior Functional Consultant
- Demand Planning

What you’ll
do for us:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of industry best practices,
  business processes, o9’s 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 5-10 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, S&OP, 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.