Solution Architect - Supply Chain (m/f/d)

EFESO; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EFESO Management Consultants is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive end-to-end Advanced Planning implementations and deliver value across global clients. You will bridge business requirements with IT, shape optimal digital solutions, and lead workshops for lasting customer relationships.

You will work across diverse teams, aligning SAP IBP, o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, and other AP tools, while leveraging ERP and BI know-how.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Must have managed end-to-end implementation of Advanced Planning Systems like o9 Solutions, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP or Kinaxis as an experienced Functional Consultant/Solution Architect.
• Experience in deployment of AP solutions including requirements, design decisions, best practices and value delivery.
• Experience delivering large-scale enterprise implementations.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations and time zones.
• Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts including Demand, Supply, IBP, S&OP and Production Planning.
• Proficient understanding of software systems (ERP, AP systems, BI tools) and data structures.
• MS Office proficiency including strong Excel skills.
• Affinity for new technologies and self-driven learning.
• Ability to translate customer requirements with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible to work in German/European time zones.
• A doer mentality and collaborative team player.
• Humor and receptiveness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in supply chain transformation and help digitalize and automate management of supply chains.
• Bridge business and IT to shape best solutions and define digitalization requirements.
• Be integral to projects from acquisition to end-to-end delivery with strong customer interaction, workshops and developing solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor and build long-lasting customer relationships.
• Operate as a self-motivated problem solver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple perspectives.
• Make decisions based on the best solution, not ego.
• Inspire customers daily to achieve goals.

Skills

End-to-end implementation

Cross-functional teams

Supply chain planning

Excel proficiency

Tools

o9 Solutions

Blue Yonder

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Job description

ABOUT US

EFESO Management Consultants is a global leader in operations strategy and performance improvement. For 40+ years, we’ve delivered measurable results across industries, integrating processes, people, technology, and sustainability. With expertise in supply chain optimization, operational excellence, and idea-to-value solutions, we drive transformation through 1,500+ projects annually in 75+ countries.

This opportunity is within our Business Unit “EFESO Advanced Planning” where we help businesses to optimize their supply chain and to achieve best-in-class standards through process design, collaboration, and change management. As business and system integrators, we implement top-tier planning solutions, bridging business requirements into sustainable and scalable state-of-the-art Advanced Planning Solutions.We consider ourselves as entrepreneurs with both supply chain and technology background, in a fast growing, solid, creative and unique team.

YOUR ROLE AT EFESO

For the growth of our consulting team, we are looking for passionate and experienced Solution Architects:

• You advise our clients not only in supply chain business transformation and you also help our clients to digitalize and automate the management of their supply chains
• You build the bridge between Business and IT helping to shape the best business solution while defining the requirements for the clients’ digitalization journey
• You will be an integral part of our projects from acquisition to end-to-end delivery with strong customer interaction, driving workshops and develop solutions to build a long-lasting customer relationship as trusted advisor
• You are a self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment, combining technical, supply chain, overall business and leadership perspectives
• You make decisions based on the "best solution" and not on your ego
• You inspire our customers, every day anew, because this is the only way to achieve our goals!

YOUR PROFILE

You enjoy working in a professionally managed, international consulting company full of entrepreneurs and you have fun working together to achieve success through your passion and commitment

Further you have:

• Relevant work experience of 6-12 years
• Must have managed the end-to-end implementation of Advanced Planning Systems like o9 Solutions, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP or Kinaxis as an experienced Functional Consultant/Solution Architect
• Experience in an Advanced Planning Solution deployment including business requirement determination, solution and process design decisions, best practices prescription and value delivery
• Experience in delivering large scale enterprise implementations
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams, distributed across locations and time zones
• Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, IBP, S&OP and Production Planning
• Proficient technical understanding of software systems (e.g. ERP, advanced planning systems, BI tools) and data structures
• Proficiency with the MS office suite including strong knowledge in MS Excel
• Affinity for new technologies and a drive to self-employed learning
• Ability to understand customer requirements and challenges in combination with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible to work in German/European time zone
• A doer mentality whilst enjoying teamwork
• Humor and feedback

With us, you will become a thought leader in digital consulting!

WHY EFESO?

At EFESO, we are building the next generation of digital supply chains. What we can offer is:

• Great team culture and flexible work hours
• Respect for your ideas
• Open discussions / open door policies
• Attractive remuneration
• 6 months of paid maternity leave / 2 weeks of paid paternity leave
• Extensive and attractive company sponsored insurance plans
• Paid certifications in relevant technology areas

Your results count and not the hours. You will have the chance to actively participate in the development and execution of innovative business strategies on an international scale.

Join us on a journey to revolutionize supply chain management. You do not only shape how companies manage their supply chain in the future or how we grow as a team – you also shape your own personal success story.