Oracle EBS Planning Functional Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Oracle EBS Planning Functional Consultant with deep expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite Supply Chain Planning modules. In this role, you will primarily drive Oracle EBS Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) implementations, enhancements, support, and rollout projects.

As a critical bridge between business objectives and technical execution, you will be responsible for conducting client workshops, gathering business requirements, designing solutions, managing configuration, and overseeing testing and post-production support. This position requires close coordination with business users, technical teams, and cross-functional SCM teams to deliver scalable, high-performing planning solutions., < data-path-to-node="13">Functional Solutioning & Configuration

• Module Ownership: Act as the lead Functional Consultant for Oracle EBS Planning modules, including ASCP, Demantra/Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Global Order Promising (GOP).
• Core Configurations: Set up and manage complex planning configurations, including planning methods, forecasting, data collections, sourcing rules, ATP rules, safety stock planning, supply/demand planning, and assignment sets.
• Lifecycle Delivery: Lead client discussions, Conference Room Pilots (CRP), process workshops, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and deployment activities.

< data-path-to-node="15">Integration & Technical Collaboration

• Cross-Module Sync: Support planning data collections and seamless integration between ASCP and core Oracle EBS modules (OM, INV, BOM, WIP, PO, and manufacturing modules).
• Technical Liaison: Partner with technical teams to design and deploy custom reports, interfaces, data conversions, integrations, and extensions.
• Documentation: Author high-quality functional documentation, including BR100 (Setup), MD50 (Functional Design), Test Scripts, and User Training Documents.

< data-path-to-node="17">Support & Project Delivery

• Issue Resolution: Drive defect resolution, root-cause analysis, and provide robust post-production support for planning-related issues.
• Team Alignment: Coordinate closely with offshore/onshore teams to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience:

• 8+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on Oracle EBS SCM functional consulting.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience specifically within Oracle EBS ASCP / Planning modules.
• Proven track record of at least 2 full-lifecycle ASCP implementations OR multiple major support/rollout/enhancement projects.

• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes (Demand/Supply Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, Distribution, and Manufacturing Planning) within Oracle EBS R12 / R12.2 environments.
• Consulting Skills: Proven ability in requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, and stakeholder management., * Advanced Modules: Hands-on experience with Demantra or Oracle Demand Planning.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong understanding of planning data collections, integration architecture, Oracle SCM interfaces, APIs, and data migration.
• Reporting: Experience with custom reports, XML Publisher, Discoverer, or BI reports; proficiency in SQL is highly valued.
• Cloud Exposure: Exposure to Oracle Fusion Planning Cloud is a major plus.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional, and offshore teams., * Core: Oracle EBS ASCP, Oracle EBS R12 / R12.2
• SCM Modules: OM, INV, BOM, WIP, PO
• Processes: Planning Collections, Forecasting & Replenishment, Sourcing & ATP Rules
• Documentation: MD50, BR100, Test Scripts
• Tools: XML Publisher / Reports, SQL (preferred)