Solution Engineer O9

Solution Engineer, Supply Chain Application Delivery – Planning

The Planning Configuration Analyst needs to quickly understand complex APO-BI-o9 requirements and create appropriate solutions. They should have a thorough understanding of planning processes, including Order-to-Cash and Procurement touchpoints

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with ELC Solution / Technical Architects to grasp business requirements.

Configure Demand and Supply planning solutions using APO, BI, and o9.

Align with ELC Architects before developing and configuring solutions.

Develop test scenarios and participate in testing new functionalities to prepare for Hypercare.

Work on the technical design of data integration with ELC Architects.

Design and automate the data loading process, ensuring intelligent checks and balances for sustained value delivery.

Perform regression testing on all monthly / quarterly releases.

Experience Requirements :

At least 5 years of experience in APO configuration and data structures for Demand and Supply Planning.

At least 1 year of experience designing / testing non-SAP planning tools like o9.

Deep understanding of data structures used for demand planning across various tools.

Experience in using and validating data using Data Bricks

Ability to lead the realignment and conversion of data between APO, o9, and other SAS-based applications, and develop KPIs / reporting for data integration.

Expertise in DP structure, CVC creation, data handling in planning books, and technical knowledge of BW cubes and APO integration.

Strong knowledge of BI as a key data integration tool.

Minimum of 5 years of experience configuring and supporting SNP Heuristics, Deployment, and TLB.

Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting the CIF interface.

Functional & Technical Skills :

Ability to work independently with the technical team, suggest BAPI and function modules, debug programs, and perform unit testing.

Thorough knowledge of scheduling jobs through process chains.

Deep understanding of Supply Planning function modules and technical objects.

Support cutover and hyper care for all brands' Demand Planning go-live.

Swiftly understand and resolve issues due to extensive experience and technical knowledge.

Coordinate with Order Management, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to resolve issues promptly.

Knowledge of databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and skills in languages like SQL, T-SQL, with knowledge of DDL, DML, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Access / PowerPoint for analysis and presentation.

Strong leadership abilities, demonstrating proficiency in both product and domain.

Patient listener with the ability to clearly articulate viewpoints and manage business partner expectations, even under pressure.

Ability to take complete ownership of solution builds and deliver solutions with minimal oversight.