Senior Functional Consultant (Supply Planning) - Delivery - Retail

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Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions—even billions—in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains. What you’ll do for us The responsibilities include end-to-end o9 solution design, configuration, implementation, data analytics, testing of solution and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Design End to end solution design, configuration, implementation, data analytics, testing of solution and communication with internal and external stakeholders Participate in process and business requirements sessions with client and document to-be business process leveraging industry best practices. Work with clients to identify and collect data, such as historical sales, shipment, inventory, logistics, and other operations / supply chain data from sources like databases, Excel sheets, emails, and others. Ability to convert business logic to technical platform design, including knowledge of platform infrastructure. Configuration Work closely with architects and directors to develop clear functional and technical design, document data requirements, and build complex datasets. Configure a technical specification document and tool configuration in the o9 platform, as per the design, to solve deep operations / supply chain problems and institute rigorous performance monitoring systems. Data Analytics Use mathematical models, predictive methods, statistical techniques, optimization algorithms and simulations to analyze, manipulate and interpret large enterprise data and provide business insights and data visualization to the client management. Be proficient in statistical and optimization tools and programming languages to conduct data integration through extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) and create models to generate time series forecasts and operational plans. Testing Work with internal Research and Development teams to resolve solution gaps and deploy fixes in the customer environment. Create and execute workflow and data analytics test-cases, document issues, and track progress at resolving issues. Ability to design and implement a testing protocol, with support from junior analysts, with the end goal of automating testing. Communication Work with client, cross-functional teams, and IT and business stakeholders, to ensure successful planning and execution of projects. Plan, develop and deliver Super User and End User training, for a global user base. Mentor junior analysts to familiarize them with technical and business aspects of a project. What you’ll have... Education: Master’s Degree required with 1 year of experience or Bachelor Degree with 3 years experience. Degrees in the following fields: in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics or related fields with a concentration in operations or analytics Experience: implementing supply chain planning solutions or working in the supply chain/ logistics organization Experience presenting on complex topics in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner Firsthand experience leading, or assisting a team, through the full lifecycle of a supply chain planning solution implementation including business requirement gathering, solution design & development, UAT/SIT, go-live/cutover and value realization is preferred Experience using agile methodology to deliver large scale enterprise implementations Skills: Statistical, Optimization and Simulation skills through software tools and packages like R, SAS, CPLEX or similar is preferred Knowledge of spreadsheets and software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets), document processing (Microsoft Word, Google Docs), presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) is required Knowledge and training in databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and skills one or more languages like SQL, MDX, T-SQL or similar is required Strong analytical techniques, data mining knowledge and proficiency in handling and processing large amounts of data is preferred Ability to identify key insights and critical thinking to prioritize and focus on the highest value opportunities or the biggest risks is preferred More about us… With the latest increase in our valuation from $2.7B to $3.7B despite challenging global macroeconomic conditions, o9 Solutions is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the world today. Our mission is to digitally transform planning and decision-making for the enterprise and the planet. Our culture is high-energy and drives us to aim 10x in everything we do. Our platform, the o9 Digital Brain, is the premier AI-powered, cloud-native platform driving the digital transformations of major global enterprises including Google, Walmart, ABInBev, Starbucks and many others. Our headquarters are located in Dallas, with offices in Amsterdam, Paris, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paolo, Bengaluru, Tokyo, Seoul, Milan, Stockholm, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore Munich, Toronto. o9 is an equal opportunity employer and seeks applicants of diverse backgrounds and hires without regard to race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. More about us… At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture. Collaboration thrives across all levels—hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork. Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations. With a $3.7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich, o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world. Through our aim10x vision, we are committed to AI-powered management, driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making. Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks, adapt to market shifts, and gain real-time visibility. By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90%, we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and create lasting value. o9 is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. Join us as we continue our growth journey!