Description:
We are looking for an o9 Demand Planning Consultant (Techno-Functional) to design, configure, and deliver end-to-end demand planning solutions using the o9 Digital Brain platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of supply chain domain expertise and hands-on o9 technical skills, and will work closely with business stakeholders to translate planning requirements into effective solutions.
Understand and analyze business requirements related to Demand Planning, Forecasting, and S&OP / IBP
Lead requirement-gathering workshops with business users and planners
Design and implement demand planning solutions using o9 capabilities, including:
Statistical Forecasting
Demand Sensing
Promotion & Event Planning
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Translate business requirements into scalable o9 solution designs
Validate planning logic, KPIs, forecasts, and outputs with business stakeholders
Support UAT, end-user training, and go-live activities
Configure o9 models, including dimensions, measures, hierarchies, and business rules
Develop and maintain:
o9 Worksheets
Dashboards and Analytics
Planning logic using o9 rules and scripts
Work on data integration with source systems such as ERP (SAP preferred), Oracle, or other planning systems
Troubleshoot issues, perform performance tuning, and support solution stabilization
Collaborate with technical teams on data pipelines, automation, and integrations
Strong understanding of Demand Planning and Forecasting concepts
Hands-on experience with S&OP / IBP processes
Good knowledge of supply chain KPIs and planning metrics
Ability to explain complex planning logic in clear, business-friendly terms
Experience working closely with business users and planning teams
Hands-on experience with the o9 Solutions platform
Strong understanding of:
Data models and planning hierarchies
Measures, calculations, and rules in o9
Basic knowledge of SQL, data integration, and ETL concepts
Experience integrating o9 with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Prior experience in large-scale o9 implementations
Exposure to global supply chain environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills