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EY-Consulting–09 Demand and Supply Planning– Senior Consultant (4 to 7 years)

The opportunity

EY GDS is a global major in value-added Digital Supply Chain services for its clients. As part of this rapidly growing business segment, you will play a critical role in developing solutions, implementations, and performance improvement of O9 Planning Module Demand and Supply planning. This role will help the individual to work collaboratively with the end user community, implementation partners, cross-functional teams, and other IT resources to identify system deficiencies and opportunities for business process enhancements. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide solutions proficiency in O9 Demand and Supply module to analyse and identifying gaps, to lead the solution design, and implement the O9 application modules to meet business requirements
• Lead implementation, configurations, testing, training, knowledge transfer and documentation activities
• Able to conduct workshops to understand end to end business process requirements and propose the best possible solution
• Deliver high quality client solutions that meet and exceed client/EY expectations and are delivered on-time and on-budget
• Manage client solution delivery, including defining project approach, motivating project teams, monitoring, managing project risks, managing client and EY key stakeholders and successfully delivering client solutions
• Identifying new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings, communicating client opportunities to EY leadership, and helping develop client opportunities

Skills and attributes for success

• Gather Business requirements/ lead design discussions with customer & business teams
• Work on Proposal and RFP’s
• Analyse business requirements and Perform Fit-Gap Analysis
• Develop detailed solution design based on business requirements
• Strong expertise in detailed configuration and testing of O9 planning module Demand and Replenishment
• Assist customer/business teams during UAT phase
• Prepare and Review project documentations

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience, as a consultant providing supply chain solutions for customers required
• At-least two implementation projects in JDA/O9 SCPO and/or i2 Supply Chain/ or o9 Demand and Supply Planner as a functional or techno functional consultant
• Experience working with O9 (O9/09) supply chain planning solutions (Demand and Replenishment) as either a customer of O9 or as a consultant implementing O9 solutions for customers/clients preferred (preference is certified)
• Good understanding of integration with other modules within planning
• Relevant consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as Oracle, O9, Kinaxis, Logility, SAP, or leading ERP is an added advantage
• Very well versed in supply chain related knowledge, be able to understand common business problems, and translate business input to advise clients on appropriate solutions to meet their planning objectives
• Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelor ’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree
• Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required
• Overall, 4 to7 years of experiences as SCM planner and responsibilities delivering projects in Supply Chain Management, Planning & Logistics domain
• Working experience with Onsite & Offshore delivery model environment is preferred
• Engaging with business partners and IT to understand requirements from various parts of an organization to drive the design, programming execution, and UAT for future state capabilities within the platform
• Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple projects and strict deadlines
• Good understanding of outsourcing and off shoring, building win/win strategies and contracts with suppliers

What we look for

• Consulting experience, including assessments and implementations
• Functional and technical Experience in O9/09 Demand and Supply Planning
• Documenting requirements and processes (e.g., Process flows)
• Working collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Relevant industry certification from APICS will be a plus

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you