Lead Consultant - Oracle Cloud Functional (Supply Demand Planning)

A Lead Consultant at Argano is a highly experienced professional in the consulting family responsible for managing mid-to-large-size client engagements and contributing to the growth and development of the consulting practice. The ideal candidate will be a consummate professional who can thrive in an upbeat and innovative environment and collaborate with clients to deliver a state-of-the-art solution. The individual will excel at delivering high quality service and cutting-edge solutions to Argano clients in the Oracle community.

The Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Planning - Lead Consultant will focus on guiding and assisting clients through all phases of an Oracle Cloud Demand Management or Supply Planning implementation. The Functional Consultant is expected to have expertise in multiple Oracle Cloud SCP modules. The successful candidate will have completed three or more end-to-end implementations in Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Planning (SCP). This individual will identify and apply creative and innovative approaches to resolving product implementation and integration obstacles. They provide expert advice, guidance, and solutions related to technology to businesses and organizations. They are indirect mentors to other areas and grades. Their goal is to help clients optimize their technology infrastructure, processes, and strategies to achieve their business objectives more efficiently and effectively. Lead consultants work with security, data management, crisis management and should demonstrate exceptional knowledge of technology to deliver quality work that will drive customer satisfaction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead mid to large size and complex consulting projects simultaneously.
• Using in-depth knowledge of the Oracle Supply Chain Planning Applications, as well as industry best practice expertise, consults with clients to provide cost effective solutions to client business scenarios.
• Works collaboratively with project team and client employees to develop, test, and implement Oracle Clouds solutions.
• Refine customer requirements in detail, document and present to the client for approval
• Identifies and applies creative and innovative approaches to resolving product implementation and integration obstacles and problems.
• Analyze current systems and data to identify new requirements, recognizing the need for systems enhancements or modifications if necessary
• Develop unit test scripts and coordinate with the client to perform the User Acceptance Testing of the system enhancements or custom solutions
• Work with Oracle to resolve service requests
• Lead and direct the following phases of system life cycle:
  • Gather business requirements through business process workshops
  • Analysis, design, configure and development solutions for Oracle Supply Chain Planning applications.
  • Conference Room Pilots (CRP) and User Acceptance Testing
  • Go-Live preparation and cut-over support
  • Post-production support
• Develop and implement long-term client strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients. Effectively communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Keep all parties informed about project progress, challenges, and changes.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and technology requirements. Conduct thorough assessments to identify areas where technology can drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide expert advice on technology solutions and tools that can enhance the client's operations. Help clients make informed decisions about adopting and implementing new technologies.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and suppliers to source necessary hardware, software, or services. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best terms for the client.
• Offer ongoing technical support to address any issues or concerns that arise after implementation.
• Continuously monitor the performance of implemented solutions to identify areas for improvement or optimization. Provide recommendations for updates, upgrades, or modifications as needed.

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, , Engineering, etc.
• MBA, relevant master's degree or PhD.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Oracle functional consultant with 3+ years of experience in implementing Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Planning applications
• Experience with one or more of the following modules:
  • Demand Management
  • Supply Planning
  • Sales & Operations Planning
  • Replenishment Planning
  • Global Order Promising
  • Backlog Management
  • Production Scheduling
• Strong consulting experience and business analytical skills to gather and document business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, business process designs, managing conference room pilot / prototyping (CRP or PRT), perform functional configuration, and manage testing (BPT, IST, SIT, UAT etc.) of Cloud SCP solutions.
• Proven experience with guiding clients through business process improvements
• Ability to lead a team, work independently and manage multiple task assignments.
• Prior experience leading or managing projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
• High commitment to exceed performance expectations.
• Ability to write functional specification based on user requirements.
• Senior enough to be able to independently handle client expectations.
• Professional approach when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under stressful circumstances.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Preferred consulting experience in a similar role in a professional services firm or industry experience at a strategic level is required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Complex Project Management: Lead Consultants are responsible for leading multiple complex projects, necessitating exceptional project management skills.
• Thought Leadership: Providing thought leadership and industry expertise is critical in projects.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Indirectly developing and coaching junior and mid-level consultants is a significant responsibility.
• Strategic Vision: Lead Consultants should contribute to the company’s strategic vision and decision-making.
• Executive Presence: The ability to interact effectively with senior client executives is important.