Senior Functional Consultant (Supply Planning) - Delivery - Retail

o9 Solutions Management India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat organization

Unlimited fun at work

Scale-up impact

Support network

International environment

Job summary

o9 Solutions Management India Private Limited in Bangalore is hiring a Senior Functional Consultant for Retail planning. You will lead demand or supply planning projects, implement o9 planning applications, and provide client-facing expertise across a global user base.

The role requires 3–12+ years of total experience with at least 2+ years in implementing planning applications, and a background in Btech/BE/MCA/Mtech. Hybrid work model with strong analytics and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning concepts including Demand, Distribution, Master Planning and S&OP.
• End-to-end lifecycle of implementation: blueprinting, configuration, testing, go-live.
• Retail planning processes such as Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment, Allocations, Replenishment, Forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of best practices, processes, and o9 solutions.
• Ensure data loads accuracy and end-to-end workflows; resolve issues for timely resolution.
• Coordinate with other consultants on design issues and platform upgrades/patches.
• Configure the o9 platform post go-live based on change requests.
• Create and execute workflow and data analytics test-cases; track issues.
• Support training for Super Users and End Users across a global base.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to refine product features.

Skills

Planning concepts

SQL

MDX

T‑SQL

Data analytics

Retail planning

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Btech/BE/MCA/Mtech

Tools

R

SAS

CPLEX

Job description

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.

Job Title: Senior Functional Consultant-Retail Role: Consultant/Senior - Demand or Supply Planning Location: Bangalore, Hybrid Work hours: Regular Shift

What you’ll do for us…

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of industry best practices, business processes, o9’s solutions, technical architecture, and value proposition.
• Responsible for solution usability and uptime by resolving any customer issues in a timely fashion, ensuring accuracy of data loads and validating the e2e workflows.
• Identify any design issues in the existing setup and co‑ordinate with other o9 consultants to solve the business problem.
• Be the single point of contact for any platform‑level upgrade/patch/hot fix.
• Configure the o9 platform based on change requests/enhancements post go‑live and deliver them to solve deep operations/supply chain problems.
• Create and execute workflow and data analytics test‑cases.
• Work on bugs/issues and track progress in resolving them using the support tool.
• Support Super User and End User training, for a global user base.
• Actively help improve internal processes and product features based on customer feedback by interfacing with the development and operations teams.

What you’ll have…

• Experience: 3-12+ years of total experiece with atleast 2+ years of experience with implementing planning applications is a MUST.
• Education: Btech/BE/MCA/Mtech
• Languages: SQL, MDX, T‑SQL or similar; Statistical, Optimization and Simulation skills through software tools and packages like R, SAS, CPLEX or similar are desirable.
• Skills: Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts including Demand Management, Distribution Planning, Master Planning and S&OP.
• Deep experience in end-to-end lifecycle of implementation; phases such as blueprinting, configuration, testing, go-live Hands on experience with implementing solutions for one or more key retail planning processes such as Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment Planning, Allocations, Replenishment and Retail Forecasting Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint for analysis and presentation Good to have certifications in retail planning, supply chain planning, TOGAF

Characteristics:

• Strong ability to lead by example and demonstrate proficiency in both product and domain.
• Patient listener with the ability to clearly articulate your view point to manage and deliver to customer expectations, even under pressure.
• Ability to analyze and process large amounts of data and complement it with intuition to prioritize and focus on and the highest value opportunities or the biggest risks is key.
• Ability to simplify complexity
• We really value team spirit: Transparency and frequent communication is key. At o9, this is not limited by hierarchy, distance, or function.

What we’ll do for you:

• Flat organization: With a very strong entrepreneurial culture (and no corporate politics).
• Great people and unlimited fun at work.
• Possibility to really make a difference in a scale‑up environment.
• Support network: Work with a team you can learn from every day.
• Diversity: We pride ourselves on our international working environment.

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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!

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.