Careers Job Description
Senior Demantra Demand Planning Consultant
| Job ID: SCM320C | |
| Location: Chicago | State: IL |
| Salary: Open | Duration: Full Time |
| Start Date: ASAP | Date Posted: 11/20/2009 |
Description:
About Optimum Solutions:
Optimum is a world-class enterprise systems consulting services firm passionate about providing the highest level of service to our clients. We are an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner and a leading implementer of Oracle E-Business, PeopleSoft Enterprise, Demantra, Hyperion and Business Intelligence Solutions.
Optimum's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Practice has been working with the leading software packages since 1994, specializing in the full line of Oracle SCM Applications including Oracle’s Demantra Demand Management application. Our expertise includes; order-to-cash, procure-to-pay and demand management business processes and best practices, discrete and process manufacturing. We have helped many clients successfully reengineer their processes to improve efficiency and time to delivery.
Our goal is to attract and retain the best and brightest practitioners in the industry. We are focused on providing challenging opportunities within a supportive, team-oriented environment at distinguished, high-profile clients.
Position: Senior Demantra Demand Planning Consultant
Successful candidates will bring hands-on technology/process transformation experience in at least 3 full lifecycle implementations, and are established subject matter experts in Demand Planning. Experience with either Oracle’s Demantra Demand Management or Oracle Manufacturing Planning processes/operations is preferred, however, other tools like I2, Manugistics, etc. will be considered.
This role is being offered at the Senior Consultant and Principal levels. Appropriate level will be determined during the interview process based on individual skills and experience. Although we are targeting professionals based out of the Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA markets we are open to qualified candidates across the U.S. who are travel enabled.
Responsibilities include:
-Provide Demantra or Oracle functional and configuration knowledge
-Manage client relationships within the context of your individual role.
-Document requirements and actively participate in design, configuration and testing of Oracle 11i or Demantra projects in the Manufacturing Planning Sector.
-Work closely with customers to collect and understand business, functional, and technical requirements
-Conduct business process review and Fit/Gap analysis
-Guide the design and architecture of the Oracle Manufacturing solution
-Manage the development, testing and implementation of the designed solution
-Manage appropriate communications with customer during the project
-Travel enabled required (Monday through Thursday travel should be expected weekly, occasional 5 day travel depending on client/project scope. Travel is most often regional)
Position requirements:
-BA/BS degree preferred (Business, Industrial Engineering or Computer CIS) or equivalent experience
-8-12 years total relevant professional experience to include 4 + years Oracle Manufacturing Planning or similar Demand Planning software or 1 year Demantra Demand Management implementation experience
-Experience across all phases of project implementation lifecycle
-Knowledge of software implementation methodology
-Experience in at least two of the following Oracle modules is a plus: Demantra Demand Management, Advanced Supply Chain Planning(ASCP), Manufacturing Scheduling (PLAN), Materials Requirements Planning(MRP)
-Additional Experience in any of the following Oracle Modules helpful: Inventory (INV), Bill of Materials(BOM), Work in Process(WIP), Cost Management(COST), Project Manufacturing (PROJ-MFG), Order Management (OM), Purchasing (PO) & Flow Manufacturing (FLOW), or similar software applications.
-3 or more full life-cycle implementations, including at least 1 large project
-Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa .
Compensation:
We offer a very generous compensation package including:
- Competitive Salary
- 401K
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Annual Incentive Bonus
To apply to for this position please submit your resume via the link on this page or by visiting the Career Opportunities section of our corporate website, www.optimumsolutions.com.
Optimum is an equal opportunity employer.
Demantra Demand Planning Expertise, outstanding consulting, teamwork and communication skills