O9 Solutions Consultants
We have 5 open positions for O9 Solutions Consultants . These opportunities offer onsite, hybrid, or remote work options, with the client’s base location in Hanover, New Jersey, USA . Please review the requirements and let me know if any of these positions match your skill set and experience and if you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities. Looking forward to your response. Role1: O9 IBP Solution Architect (SME) Role2: O9 Technical Integration Lead Role3: O9 Supply Planning SME Role4: O9 Demand Planning SME Role5: O9 IBP Functional Consultant Job Descriptions: Role1: O9 IBP Solution Architect (SME) Experience: 12+ Years Role Summary Seeking a highly experienced O9 IBP Solution Architect to lead end-to-end Integrated Business Planning (IBP) transformations leveraging the O9 Digital Brain platform. The candidate will drive solution architecture, business process transformation, functional design, and deployment across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, and Scenario Planning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead O9 solution architecture and design for enterprise-wide IBP implementations. Define target-state planning processes across Demand, Supply, Inventory, Capacity, and S&OP. Conduct discovery workshops, fit-gap analysis, and solution blueprinting. Architect scalable O9 planning models, data models, workflows, KPIs, and planning hierarchies. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to align business objectives with O9 capabilities. Oversee integrations with SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, APO, Oracle, ERP, and external data sources. Provide leadership during configuration, testing, deployment, hypercare, and optimization phases. Drive best practices for planning governance, solution performance, user adoption, and value realization. Mentor functional consultants and serve as the senior escalation point for complex planning solutions. Required Qualifications 12+ years of Supply Chain Planning and Digital Transformation experience. 5+ years of hands-on O9 implementation experience in Solution Architect or Lead Consultant roles. Deep expertise in: Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Planning Supply Planning Inventory Optimization S&OP / S&OE Scenario Planning and What-if Analysis Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and planning best practices. Experience designing O9 data models, business rules, workflows, KPIs, and planning algorithms. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Experience leading global implementations across multiple business units and geographies.
Preferred Qualifications
O9 Certified Consultant/Architect. Experience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or other planning platforms. Knowledge of SQL, Python, Azure Cloud, APIs, and enterprise integration frameworks. Experience in CPG, Retail, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or Automotive industries. Key Skills O9 Digital Brain O9 IBP Solution Architecture Demand & Supply Planning S&OP / IBP Inventory Optimization Capacity Planning Enterprise Integration SAP S/4HANA & SAP IBP Data Modeling Solution Design Stakeholder Management Agile Delivery
Nice-to-Have
Experience with Mondelez, PepsiCo, Unilever, Mars, Nestlé, or other large-scale CPG planning transformations. Presales, solution estimation, and architecture governance experience. Primary Objective: Architect and deliver scalable O9 IBP solutions that improve forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, service levels, and end-to-end supply chain decision-making. Role2: O9 Technical Integration Lead About the Project: The project is seeking a highly skilled Integration Specialist with extensive experience in o9 solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ETL processes, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and T-SQL coding, along with a deep understanding of database management and performance tuning.
Key Responsibilities
Perform Data Extraction, Transformation, and Loading (ETL) to integrate various data sources into the o9 platform. Develop and maintain parameterized queries for generating tabular and sub-reports using SSRS 2005. Utilize global variables, expressions, and functions to sort data, define data sources, and calculate subtotals in reports. Write and optimize complex stored procedures, triggers, tables, and user-defined functions using T-SQL. Design, maintain, and tune relational database models to ensure data integrity and optimal performance. Manage database creation, maintenance, monitoring, backups, and recovery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Ensure adherence to SDLC principles throughout the development lifecycle. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in Data Extraction, Transformation, and Loading (ETL). Expertise in writing parameterized queries and generating reports using SSRS 2005. Strong experience in stored procedure/T-SQL coding and performance tuning. Proficiency in T-SQL for developing complex stored procedures, triggers, tables, user defined functions, and relational database models. Excellent knowledge of RDBMS, including T-SQL & MS SQL Server 2000/2005, and MS Access databases. Strong understanding of SDLC principles. Expertise in database creation, maintenance, monitoring, backups, and recoveries. Experience with o9 solutions is highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Certification in database management or related fields. Role3: O9 Supply Planning SME Job Summary We are seeking an experienced O9 Supply Planning SME to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of supply planning solutions within the O9 Digital Brain platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in end-to-end supply chain planning processes, O9 Supply Planning functionality, and stakeholder management. This role will partner with business teams, product owners, and technical teams to drive planning transformation initiatives and maximize value from O9 capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the functional lead and subject matter expert for O9 Supply Planning solutions. Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to supply planning, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and deployment planning. Design and configure O9 Supply Planning modules to meet business objectives and supply chain requirements. Collaborate with business stakeholders to define planning policies, supply constraints, sourcing rules, and inventory strategies. Conduct solution workshops, fit-gap analysis, process mapping, and user requirement sessions. Support end-to-end implementation activities, including configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare support. Develop and execute test scenarios, UAT plans, and validation strategies. Troubleshoot planning issues and optimize system performance to improve planner productivity and forecast accuracy. Work closely with integration teams to support data flows from ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other source systems into O9. Create training materials and conduct knowledge transfer sessions for business users and support teams. Ensure adherence to supply chain best practices and governance standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, with at least 3+ years of hands-on O9 Supply Planning implementation experience. Strong understanding of: Supply Planning Inventory Planning Capacity Planning Production Planning Distribution & Deployment Planning S&OP / IBP Processes Experience with O9 platform configuration, business rules, planning models, and scenario management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. Experience working in Agile project environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, life sciences, or automotive industries. Knowledge of SAP APO, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or other planning platforms. Understanding of SQL, Python, data modeling, and planning analytics. Experience in large-scale global transformation programs. O9 certification(s) preferred. Key Skills O9 Supply Planning Supply Chain Planning Inventory Optimization Capacity Planning S&OP / IBP Demand-Supply Balancing Production Planning ERP Integration (SAP/Oracle) Requirement Gathering UAT & Hypercare Support Agile Methodology Stakeholder Management Success Metrics Improvement in supply plan adherence and inventory performance. Increased planner productivity through O9 adoption. Successful implementation and stabilization of O9 planning solutions. Enhanced service levels while reducing excess inventory and supply chain costs. Role4: O9 Demand Planning SME Lead end-to-end implementation of O9 Demand Planning solutions for global supply chain transformation programs. Drive demand forecasting, demand sensing, statistical forecasting, and consensus planning processes. Configure O9 demand planning models, dimensions, hierarchies, measures, KPIs, and workflows. Design scalable forecasting solutions leveraging historical sales, market intelligence, and demand drivers. Collaborate with business stakeholders to define planning requirements and future-state processes. Translate business needs into functional solution designs and O9 configurations. Optimize forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and planning performance through advanced planning methodologies. Lead S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process alignment across cross-functional teams. Validate master data, planning parameters, forecast models, and demand planning assumptions. Work closely with technical teams on integrations involving SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, Oracle, and enterprise data platforms. Facilitate CRP, SIT, UAT, training sessions, deployment, and hypercare activities. Develop dashboards, planning workbenches, executive reports, and demand analytics within O9. Provide thought leadership on demand planning best practices, process governance, and continuous improvement. Mentor consultants and business users on O9 Demand Planning capabilities and solution adoption. Require 8+ years of Supply Chain Planning experience with at least 2+ full-cycle O9 Demand Planning implementations. Role5: O9 IBP Functional Consultant Experience: 6-12 Years Role Overview Seeking an experienced O9 Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Functional Consultant to drive end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of O9 Digital Brain solutions across Supply Chain Planning functions. The consultant will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable O9 planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead requirement gathering workshops with business teams across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, S&OP, and Integrated Business Planning. Configure and implement O9 planning models, business rules, workflows, KPIs, and planning processes. Design future-state planning processes aligned with industry best practices. Translate business requirements into functional specifications and support technical development teams. Validate data models, planning hierarchies, master data structures, and planning parameters. Perform solution testing including SIT, UAT, regression testing, and defect management. Facilitate user training, change management activities, and business adoption. Support go-live, hypercare, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize planning accuracy, inventory performance, and service levels. Required Skills Strong functional expertise in O9 Integrated Business Planning (IBP) platform. Deep understanding of: Demand Planning Supply Planning Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) Inventory Optimization S&OP / IBP Processes Capacity Planning Experience configuring O9 dimensions, measures, hierarchies, scenarios, workflows, and dashboards. Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Planning concepts and best practices. Experience in requirement analysis, solution design, process mapping, and stakeholder management. Understanding of planning data models and system integrations. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies. Preferred Qualifications 1+ full lifecycle O9 implementation projects. Experience in Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Pharma, or CPG industries. Knowledge of SQL and data mapping concepts. Understanding of SAP IBP, APO, S/4HANA, Oracle Planning, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder solutions. O9 certifications are preferred.