Associate Solution Architect (Demand Planning) - Delivery - Manufacturing

o9 Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

o9 Solutions is seeking an Associate Solution Architect- Demand Planning to lead design and configuration of advanced planning solutions. You will work on requirements analysis, process improvements, and test planning to optimize client supply chains.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to training materials while applying agile methodologies to deliver value across engagements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative field
• Experience in demand planning or supply chain planning
• Proficiency with Excel/Sheets and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Analyze client requirements and design end‑to‑end planning solutions
• Configure systems and perform UAT/SIT testing
• Prepare training materials and mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams across time zones

Skills

Demand planning

S&OP/IBP

SQL

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Master’s Degree

Operations Research

Mathematics

Engineering

Business Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description : Associate Solution Architect- Demand Planning

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

About the role...The role requires functional, technical and complex problem solving skills with knowledge of supply chain concepts, processes and solutions. This role requires exposure and experience implementing advanced planning systems and tools. This position is responsible for solution delivery to optimize client supply chains. The solution delivery is through a variety of activities including business requirements analysis, process improvement, solution design, solution configuration, system testing and user training. The role would be responsible for participating in requirement and design sessions with the customer; analyzing areas of improvement, collecting and analyzing data, working with onshore and offshore teams to drive the solution configuration, creation of test‑cases, and leading system/user acceptance testing. The ASA will also collaborate with the education services team to help develop training materials. This role would also be responsible for mentoring junior team members on the client implementation.

• Requirement analysis, day-in-the-life, solution design, configuration, data review, testing of solution and communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in process and business requirements sessions and document to-be business processes
• Data requirement specification to meet the business requirements
• Support solution architecture and functional design specification documentation
• Demonstrate the configuration to the client teams through the agile methodology
• Work with Internal Research and Development Teams to document solution enhancements
• Support test-case creation and execution through the various test stages
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful planning and execution of project
• Plan, develop and deliver super user training
• Mentor junior members of the o9 implementation team

What you will need….

• Education:Master’s Degree.
• Degrees in the following fields: Operations Research
• Mathematics
• Science
• Engineering
• Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Computer Science
• or related fields (including Supply Chain Engineering)

• Experience: 4-7 years of experience implementing supply chain planning solutions or working in the supply chain/ logistics domain with a focus on planning
• Solution delivery experience through the full lifecycle of a supply chain planning solution implementation including business requirement gathering, solution design & development, UAT/SIT, and deployment
• Experience using agile methodology to deliver enterprise implementations

• Knowledge of supply chain solutions in one or more areas such as demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, scheduling etc.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets), document processing (Microsoft Word, Google Docs), presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) is required
• Basic knowledge of databases with working knowledge of SQL is preferred
• Ability to identify key insights and critical thinking to prioritize and focus on the highest value opportunities
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and demonstration are required
• Ability to work in teams, distributed across locations and time zones

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! We have a vision. Our Digital Brain, o9’s AI-powered platform, is being used by global enterprises to drive their digital transformations. The integrated planning and operational efficiencies we provide is helping businesses do more, be more and mean more to the world at large. Because businesses that plan better, reduce waste, creating value for themselves and the planet. But we also have a vision for our people. We want the most talented, committed and driven people to power our transformative approach. As an individual and in a team, your actions reflect our values. In return, we’ll provide a nurturing environment where you can be a part of something special.