O9 / IBP Functional Consultant

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced O9 / IBP Functional Consultant with deep expertise in supply chain planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and S&OP processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience configuring and supporting o9 Solutions, with a strong ability to bridge business requirements and platform capabilities. This role focuses on optimizing plannin
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Responsibilities
• Supply Planning & IBP Process Support
• Define, configure, and optimize Supply Planning and Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP) workflows within o9 Solutions.
• Support the full planning cycle including demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and sales & operations planning.
• Functional Configuration & Troubleshooting
• Configure o9 planning modules, parameters, and business rules to meet organizational requirements.
• Troubleshoot functional issues, validate planning logic, and optimize planning algorithms.
• Maintain and enhance planning models, including constraint management and scenario modeling.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Analysis
• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders to understand planning requirements, workflows, and constraints.
• Conduct discovery sessions and document business requirements for planning scenarios and optimization strategies.
• Provide user training and change management support to drive adoption and business value realization.
• Planning Output Validation & Governance
• Monitor and validate planning outputs, forecasts, and recommendations for accuracy and business logic.
• Perform root-cause analysis on planning anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Establish planning governance, KPIs, and reporting to ensure consistent execution and continuous improvement.
• Testing & Deployment Support
• Lead functional testing activities including SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
• Support production deployments and cutover activities with functional validation and sign-off.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, supply planning, or integrated business planning (IBP/S&OP).
• Hands-on experience with o9 Solutions / o9 Digital Brain, including module configuration and planning process setup.
• Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, capacity planning, supply-demand balancing, and S&OP mechanics.
• Strong knowledge of o9 data models, planning workflows, constraint management, and business rules configuration.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and understanding of planning data flows between ERP and o9.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into functional specifications and system configurations.
• Experience with SIT/UAT execution, functional testing, and production support.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
Required Skills
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, supply planning, or integrated business planning (IBP/S&OP).
• Hands-on experience with o9 Solutions / o9 Digital Brain, including module configuration and planning process setup.
• Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, capacity planning, supply-demand balancing, and S&OP mechanics.
• Strong knowledge of o9 data models, planning workflows, constraint management, and business rules configuration.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and understanding of planning data flows between ERP and o9.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into functional specifications and system configurations.
• Experience with SIT/UAT execution, functional testing, and production suppor

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