Solution Architect - O9

Key Qualifications & Experience:

- Preferably Postgraduate degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management preferably from top-tier institutes such as IIMs, NITIE, SPJIMR, SJMSOM, MDI, VGSOM etc.

- 11 to 15 years of post qualification experience specializing in Advanced Planning Systems

- Expertise in functional consulting and solution architecture for O9/Blue Yonder Tools.

- In-depth understanding of APS architecture (O9/Blue Yonder), including configuration settings, data structures, and system functionality.

- Strong functional knowledge of Demand, Supply, and Inventory Planning is essential.

- Hands-on experience in project implementation in Demand Planning (DP) and Supply Planning (SP) domains.

- Medium-level expertise in data integration workflows across ECC/S4 systems and APS.

Role & Responsibilities:

- Lead the IT function for Advanced Planning Systems

- Drive the implementation of O9 as the company's new system, replacing SAP APO in a multi-geography environment.

- Work closely with the Center of Excellence and O9 System Integrator partners to define system architecture and IT processes.

- Provide strategic leadership in defining O9 workflows, data flows, and integration channels with various enterprise tools to enhance automated SCM planning processes.