o9 Configuration Lead - Immediate Joiner - Any UST Location
UST
Job Description
Candidates ready to join immediately can share their details via email for quick processing. CCTC ECTC Notice Period Location PreferenceAct fast for immediate attention! Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Configuration (IBP, DP, SP, S&OE)Configure o9's Demand Planning, Supply Planning, IBP, and S&OE modules based on business needs.Develop Attribute-Based Hierarchies, time bucket profiles, aggregation & disaggregation rules for multi-level planning.Build custom planning logic using o9 planning engines, heuristics, and scripting tools (Python/R).Perform hands-on system setup, troubleshooting, and configuration changes aligned with functional requirements.Lead configuration activities and ensure delivery timelines are met.o9 Data Model & Planning Engine DesignBuild and maintain master data (products, locations, customers) and key planning attributes.Optimize pegging logic, supply allocation rules, constraint modeling, and exception workflows.Configure Scenario Manager for complex what-if analysis (demand spikes, production delays, supply disruptions).Integration & Data Pipeline ManagementDesign and validate data pipelines integrating o9 with SAP ECC, APO, IBP, and external data sources.Troubleshoot data ingestion issues using o9 Loader and collaborate with IT/Integration teams.Manage data quality checks, error resolution, and support cutover & migration activities.Scenario Management, Analytics & DashboardsDevelop interactive dashboards using o9 KPI Engine to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory metrics, and service levels.Configure exceptions for stockouts, excess inventory, and production bottlenecks.Testing, Validation & Production SupportExecute unit, system, integration, and UAT testing for o9 configurations.Resolve issues via ServiceNow and provide L2/L3 support to planners post-go-live.Documentation & TrainingPrepare technical playbooks, config documentation, calculation logic, and data mapping references.Deliver training on Tag UI, Workflow Designer, Scenario Manager for regional planning teams.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.Experience3-5+ years of hands-on experience configuring o9 IBP / S&OE modules (Demand360, Supply360).Strong experience in IBP, S&OE, Supply Planning in CPG/FMCG industries.2+ full lifecycle implementations of o9 or SAP IBP (including data migration and cutover).Technical Skillso9 Modules: Modeler, Workflow Designer, KPI Engine, Scenario Manager, Data Ingestion.Integration Tools: Snowflake, Talend, Kafka, REST APIs, SAP CPI, Oracle OIC.Data Modeling: Time-series forecasting, constraint-based supply models.Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, or o9 native dashboards.Tools: SQL, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.Preferred: IBPL scripting knowledge.Additional Preferred ExperienceCertifications: o9 Solutions, SAP IBP, Kinaxis RapidResponse.Exposure to AI/ML-driven demand sensing or control tower frameworks.Experience with Agile/Scrum and Jira board management.Nice to Have (Data Engineering Add-On)3+ years experience in Data Architecture or Data Engineering.Experience with AWS / Azure / GCP cloud platforms.Hands-on knowledge of Python, PySpark, SQL, Airflow, SSIS.Familiarity with Parquet, JSON, REST APIs, HDFS, Delta Lake, Hive, Presto.Proficiency with version control platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).Skills Summaryo9 Platform ConfigurationIntegration Tools (Snowflake, Talend, Kafka, SAP CPI)Data Modeling & Planning LogicAnalytics & Dashboarding (KPI Engine, Power BI, Tableau)