Functional Architect
Job Description
Job Summary
This hybrid position is for a Functional Architect with seven to ten years of experience, specializing in o9 supply chain master planning, o9 supply chain analytics, o9 MEIO, and Python. You will support make to stock and configure to order models within the high tech industry, delivering resilient, data-driven planning solutions for a global multinational company.
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end supply chain planning solutions in o9 platforms that optimize inventory service levels and capacity for make to stock and configure to order operations in the high tech domain
Convert complex business requirements from supply chain planners and domain specialists into precise o9 functional designs that technical teams can implement without ambiguity
Configure o9 supply chain master planning modules to enable demand planning, supply planning, and scenario planning, ensuring alignment with enterprise planning cycles and decision forums
Create functional designs and validation rules for o9 supply chain analytics to deliver clear performance dashboards, alerts, and actionable insights for planners and executives
Leverage o9 MEIO capabilities to define multi echelon inventory strategies that balance working capital, service risk, and supply uncertainty across global networks
Use Python to prototype analytical models, perform data validation, and develop reference calculators that support complex planning logic and what-if analysis within o9 solutions
Partner with data engineering teams to define data requirements, mapping rules, and quality checks that ensure the integrity of demand, supply, and inventory data used by o9 applications
Collaborate with business stakeholders to design planning calendars, control towers, and exception workflows that enhance planner productivity and improve decision accuracy in day-to-day operations
Perform functional testing, user acceptance testing, and regression testing for o9 use cases to ensure new releases and enhancements maintain stability and deliver expected business outcomes
Document solution designs, process flows, and user guides in clear, structured formats that support planner adoption of new capabilities and reduce reliance on support teams
Provide hypercare and continuous functional support for o9 platforms by monitoring issues, prioritizing fixes, and fine-tuning configurations to improve solution performance over time
Coordinate with cross-functional teams across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and finance to ensure o9 planning outputs are actionable and consistent with enterprise objectives
Advise stakeholders on best practices in digital supply chain planning, scenario modeling, and analytics adoption, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable value and societal impact through resilient product availability
Qualifications
Have seven to ten years of experience delivering supply chain planning solutions, with a primary focus on functional architecture and design in enterprise-scale environments
Show strong hands-on expertise in o9 supply chain master planning, including configuration, scenario design, and integration with upstream and downstream systems
Bring practical experience in o9 supply chain analytics, with the ability to define key metrics, design dashboards, and guide users in interpreting insights for daily decision-making
Demonstrate proven knowledge of o9 MEIO concepts such as safety stock modeling, service level targeting, and multi echelon policies that support high tech product portfolios
Maintain solid proficiency in Python for data analysis, prototyping algorithms, and supporting complex planning logic that complements o9 platform capabilities
Exhibit strong domain understanding of make to stock and configure to order models in the high tech industry, including product lifecycles, lead times, and configuration complexity
Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate effectively with planners, engineers, and managers in hybrid work arrangements across global teams
Work effectively in a hybrid work model that balances remote collaboration with onsite workshops, supports day shift schedules, and includes minimal travel requirements
