IT Consultant - Techno Functional - Supply Chain Domain

The role requires individuals to be responsible for successful delivery of Supply Chain IT Projects specifically in the area of Demand & Supply Planning, Distribution Planning and Inventory Planning across various industries, sectors and geographies. The consultant assists clients in the selection, implementation and support of supply chain planning solutions. This role also requires technical acumen for learning latest supply chain tools and indulge in configuration and customization of the tool.

The role would need individuals to gradually pick up both functional and technical aspects of supply chain technologies that are currently used by client or other market standard technologies recommended by us to the client.

Job Description:

- Design To-Be processes and perform Fit-Gap analysis by assessing client's requirements and business processes

- Ensure the successful completion of quality product and solution implementations utilizing strong leadership, project and resource management skills

- Creation of business blueprint documents and validate design by conforming to best industry practice

- Prepare FMEA, Functional Specifications, Test cases and Training documents

- Configure the supply chain product and customize the solution as per client's requirements

- Manage Project teams (both on-site and off-shore) ensuring on-time delivery of project deliverables as per expectations

- Preparation of Status reports, Project plans, Activity Plans for robust project management as and when required.

- Responsible for issue recognition, identification and application of appropriate resources necessary to resolve issues, status reporting, and overall management of issues through resolution

Required Skills:

- Deep understanding of supply chain planning process including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP and inventory optimization

- Experience in at least one full cycle implementation of market leading supply chain software solution (e.g. JDA, SAP, Kinaxis, O9)

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting

- Analytical and Problem-solving skills along with self-motivation to excel

- Meticulous planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

- Ability to drive projects in a matrix management environment that includes influencing, efficiency, collaboration, candor, and openness with a focus on results orientation

- Ability to analyze large amount of data; SQL knowledge is preferred.