Lead the functional implementation of o9's Demand Planning solution for global and regional supply chain firms. Work closely with clients to gather business requirements and translate them into effective o9 platform configurations. Drive data integration by collaborating with client's IT teams and o9 technical consultants (data ingestion, transformation, modeling). Develop and execute test scenarios to validate functional and system performance. Support user training and change management initiatives during deployment. Act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through system adoption and continuous improvement post-implementation. Coordinate with o9 technical teams and client-side stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues. 4-6 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Planning or IT consulting, with at least 1-2 full-cycle implementations of the o9 platform, specifically in Demand Planning.
Strong understanding of demand forecasting concepts, statistical modeling, and S&OP; processes. Hands-on experience in configuring o9 Demand Planning modules including DP foundational blocks, setting up master data and associated hierarchies, IBPL, creating active rules and procedures, setting up UIs and user access roles. Knowledge of SQL, Python, or integration tools (e.g. Informatica, SSIS) is a robust advantage. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related disciplines. Experience with other advanced planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP) is a plus. Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies. o9 certification(s) on Technical Level 1 & 2, DP Ref Model.