o9 Demand Planning Consultant

o9 Solutions, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

o9 Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to design, configure, and implement o9 Demand Planning solutions for complex client environments.

You will gather requirements, configure models and workflows, and integrate with ERP systems like SAP and Oracle while ensuring data validation, testing, and smooth go-lives. Collaboration across cross-functional teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with o9 Demand Planning implementation.
• Strong understanding of demand planning concepts and forecasting techniques.
• Experience integrating ERP systems with planning platforms.
• Proficient in SQL and data modelling for planning workflows.
• Familiarity with APIs, ETL tools, or middleware for data integration.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP APO, SAP IBP, Oracle ERP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with Agile methodology and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement o9 Demand Planning solutions.
• Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Configure forecasting models, planning workflows, and parameters in the o9 platform.
• Develop and customize demand planning models per client needs.
• Integrate o9 with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Perform data validation, testing, and production deployment.
• Support UAT, go-live, and hyper care activities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Business, Functional, and Technical teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to demand planning.
• Prepare functional design documents, user guides, and technical docs.
• Participate in client workshops and provide solution recommendations.

Skills

o9 Demand Planning implementation

Demand Planning

Statistical Forecasting

Demand Sensing

Forecast Accuracy

Demand Review Process

Supply Chain Planning concepts

o9 Digital Brain Platform

Data modelling

Planning workflows

SQL

API/ETL middleware integration

ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP APO, SAP

SAP IBP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Agile methodology

Analytical and problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

APIs

ETL tools

Middleware

Job description

• Design, configure, and implement o9 Demand Planning solutions.
• Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Configure forecasting models, demand planning workflows, and planning parameters within the o9 platform.
• Develop and customize demand planning models based on client requirements.
• Integrate o9 with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other enterprise applications.
• Perform data validation, testing, and production deployment activities.
• Support UAT, go-live, and hyper care activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Business, Functional, and Technical teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to demand planning.
• Prepare functional design documents, user guides, and technical documentation.
• Participate in client workshops and provide solution recommendations.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with o9 Demand Planning implementation.
• Strong understanding of:
• Demand Planning
• Statistical Forecasting
• Demand Sensing
• Forecast Accuracy
• Demand Review Process
• Experience with Supply Chain Planning concepts.
• Knowledge of o9 Digital Brain Platform.
• Experience in data modelling and planning workflows.
• Strong SQL knowledge.
• Experience with data integration using APIs, ETL tools, or middleware.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP APO, SAP IBP, Oracle ERP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.