Job Summary
This role is for a Technical Lead in an MNC with primary focus on o9 suite covering supply chain master planning integrated business planning demand planning supply chain analytics MEIO and supporting PL SQL development. The Technical Lead will guide complex hybrid model implementations while applying generative AI techniques to improve planning accuracy and operational resilience.
Responsibilities
- Drive end to end design and implementation of o9 supply chain master planning solutions that align with strategic planning cycles and deliver measurable improvements in planning accuracy and service levels.
- Coordinate configuration and enhancement of o9 integrated business planning capabilities to ensure synchronized financial and operational plans that support enterprise decision making.
- Develop robust o9 demand planning designs that improve forecast quality and reduce bias through scenario modelling and systematic performance tracking.
- Implement o9 supply chain analytics models that transform operational data into actionable insights that support capacity planning inventory optimization and service performance.
- Design and optimize o9 MEIO configurations that balance working capital and service commitments while enabling responsive and resilient multi echelon inventory strategies.
- Create PL SQL based data integration and transformation routines that ensure reliable and performant data flows between source systems and the o9 platform.
- Apply generative AI methods to planning use cases to automate insight generation scenario evaluation and exception handling within the o9 ecosystem.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders from supply chain management and multi channel operations to translate planning requirements into precise o9 platform solutions.
- Review existing planning processes data models and configurations to identify improvement opportunities and define clear technical backlogs for incremental enhancement.
- Guide code reviews solution walkthroughs and defect triage sessions to maintain high solution quality and reliability across hybrid delivery teams.
- Prepare detailed technical design documentation solution runbooks and knowledge artifacts to support sustainable operations and future enhancement cycles.
- Coordinate with infrastructure and platform teams to ensure secure scalable and performant environments for day shift operations without travel requirements.
- Mentor junior team members by providing structured guidance on o9 configuration PL SQL development and practical application of generative AI in planning contexts.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance user experience planning cycle times and overall value delivered to customers and society.
Qualifications
- Possess eight to twelve years of experience in technical solution delivery with significant focus on o9 supply chain master planning and related planning domains.
- Demonstrate strong hands on expertise in o9 integrated business planning including scenario planning constraint management and cross functional alignment.
- Show proven experience implementing o9 demand planning capabilities with emphasis on forecast modelling exception management and performance diagnostics.
- Exhibit practical knowledge of o9 supply chain analytics and MEIO including data modelling metric design and optimization techniques.
- Display advanced proficiency in PL SQL for complex data transformations query optimization and troubleshooting within enterprise scale environments.
- Apply working knowledge of generative AI concepts models and tools to automate analysis recommendations and insight generation in planning workflows.
- Combine technical depth with domain understanding in supply chain management and multi channel fulfilment to design solutions that are practical and outcome focused.
- Work effectively in a hybrid delivery model demonstrating strong communication skills documentation discipline and alignment with day shift expectations.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: 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.
