Job Summary
- The consultant should be able to own the Supply Chain Planning (SCP) track and drive various phases of the project such as Cloud Map, CRP, design, build, testing, cut-over and go-live support.
- Must display competency and should be able to configure the Oracle Fusion Supply Chain Planning modules (Demand Management, Supply Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Replenishment Planning, Backlog Management, etc.).
- Candidate must be a problem solver with good analytical and communication skills, capable of translating complex supply chain planning requirements into Oracle Fusion configurations.
- Candidate should work closely with offshore functional and technical teams to keep track of project deliverables, open issues, and milestone adherence across the SCP workstream.
- Candidate must own deliverables like RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix), To-Be design, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts, DS030 (Configuration Document), AN100 (Design Document), and Supply & Demand Planning solution design specifications.
- Should work closely with planning, manufacturing, procurement, and other dependent departments and client-side roles such as Demand Planners, Supply Planners, S&OP Managers, Inventory Controllers, and Master Schedulers.
- Will be responsible for configuring Demand Management parameters including forecasting profiles, demand history collection, demand classes, seasonality patterns, causal factors, and statistical forecasting models to support the client’s planning cycles (weekly, monthly, rolling horizon).
- Is responsible to work closely with the Project Manager on both Cognizant and Client sides, as well as with other functional consultants across Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory, Order Management, and Finance workstreams for cross-module process alignment.
- Candidate must have proven experience in handling CEMLI objects and related documents, including extensions, customisations, and modifications specific to the SCP module such as custom measure configurations and planning rule overrides.
- Is responsible to design integrations with legacy planning and ERP systems such as legacy MRP/MPS tools, demand sensing platforms, warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS) using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
- Is responsible for validating planning data migrated from legacy systems into Oracle Fusion Cloud, performing data reconciliation for forecast history, item attributes, safety stock parameters, sourcing rules, and assignment sets during FBDI-based data loads.
- Should be able to configure end-to-end supply planning parameters including plan options, planning horizons, supply sources, sourcing rules, assignment sets, planning exceptions, and constrained vs. unconstrained plan runs for make, buy, and transfer supply types.
- Should be coordinating with the Manufacturing consultant for Work Order supply recommendations, the Procurement consultant for Purchase Order and Purchase Requisition release, and the Inventory consultant for min-max and safety stock replenishment policies.
- Must be able to design Supply Chain Planning-related OTBI reports and BI Publisher reports as per business requirements, covering areas such as forecast accuracy, exception management, plan comparison, supply-demand pegging, and inventory projection; validate them with the users and iteratively test and deploy successfully.
- Is responsible to design and configure the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) collaborative planning cycle, including plan review stages, planning table layouts, top-down and bottom-up measure configurations, and consensus demand plan sign-off workflows.
- Candidate will be responsible to design and deliver the “Train the Trainer” plan and schedule for all SCP module users, including Demand Planners, Supply Planners, and S&OP Managers.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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