Job Summary
Job Title: o9 Consultant (Demand & Supply Planning / IBP): Immediate Joiners Preferred
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled o9 Consultant with expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to design, configure, and implement advanced planning solutions on the o9 platform. The role involves working closely with business stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable solutions, and driving digital supply chain transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Implementation
- Configure and implement o9 platform solutions across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and IBP modules
- Develop and enhance solution building blocks for forecasting, demand netting, and supply planning
- Support technical configuration (Level I & II) of o9 platform components
- Design and build end-to-end planning workflows aligned with business requirements
- Drive transformation initiatives migrating from Blue Yonder to o9 platform
Demand Planning Capabilities
- Implement and optimize forecasting processes within o9
- Configure demand netting logic and planning hierarchies
- Work with demand planners to improve forecast accuracy and planning efficiency
- Deliver insights into Demand Planning core solution building blocks
Supply Planning Capabilities
- Configure and support Supply Chain Solver (SCS) (Beginner to Intermediate capability)
- Perform technical deep dives into Supply Planning solution architecture
- Implement supply planning models including constraints, sourcing, and allocation logic
- Provide expertise in Supply Planning reference models
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- Enable seamless integration across Demand, Supply, and Financial Planning processes
- Support users in navigating o9 IBP capabilities
- Drive cross-functional alignment through unified planning processes
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Engage with business users to gather requirements and perform solution walkthroughs
- Conduct workshops such as “Day in the Life of a Planner” scenarios
- Provide functional and technical guidance to ensure successful adoption
Support & Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshoot production issues and enhance existing solutions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for planning accuracy and system efficiency
- Stay updated with latest o9 platform features and certifications
Skill Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong experience in o9 platform configuration (Level I & Level II)
- Hands-on experience in:
- Demand Planning (Forecasting, Demand Netting)
- Supply Planning (SCS Solver, supply models)
- IBP processes and workflows
- Understanding of planning building blocks and data models
- Knowledge of supply chain planning concepts (S&OP, IBP, forecasting)
Certifications (Preferred)
- o9 Platform Technical Associate Certification
- Demand Planner Associate Certification
- Supply Planning Implementer / SCS Certification
Experience
- 4–10 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning / o9 implementations
- Prior experience in end-to-end implementation or support projects
- Exposure to global supply chain processes across industries
Other Requirements
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams
- Proactive approach to issue resolution and continuous improvement
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Good to Have
- Experience with advanced analytics or AI-driven forecasting
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data integration tools
- Exposure to Blue Yonder (for transformation programs)