Solution Architect Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Supply Chain Planning consulting engagements across different industries, sectors, and geographies.
• Drive solutions across areas such as:
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Distribution Planning
• MRP
• Inventory Planning
• Replenishment Planning
• Network Optimization
• Build and execute strategies to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Lead teams working across multiple and geographically distributed projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Assist clients with the selection, implementation, and adoption of supply chain solutions.
• Provide functional and business process expertise throughout consulting engagements.
• Manage cross-functional programs involving multiple client stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and global resources.
• Guide clients on industry best practices and supply chain process benchmarks.
• Provide leadership and guidance to consultants and ensure strong delivery discipline and accountability.
• Bring structure to ambiguous and complex business environments and lead teams toward successful outcomes.
• Contribute to account strategy and planning by leveraging consulting and supply chain capabilities.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, solution development, and creation of new supply chain offerings.
• Develop reusable solution assets to accelerate delivery and improve consulting efficiency.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Mandatory Skills

• 10+ years of overall professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong o9 implementation experience.
• Hands-on experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or both.
• Strong understanding of:
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• S&OP
• Inventory Optimization
• Experience in supply chain technology consulting and solution implementation.
• Ability to lead supply chain planning projects and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix management environment.
• Strong planning, organization, multitasking, and execution skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work effectively in fast-paced environments.