Functional Architect

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 for make to stock and configure to order models in the high tech sector. The role focuses on delivering resilient, data-driven planning solutions for a global multinational company.

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end supply chain planning solutions in o9 platforms that improve inventory service levels and capacity planning 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 comprehensive 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 aligned to enterprise planning cycles and decision forums

Create functional designs and validation rules for o9 supply chain analytics, delivering performance dashboards, alerts, and actionable insights for planners and executives

Leverage o9 MEIO to define multi-echelon inventory strategies that balance working capital, service risk, and supply uncertainty across global networks

Use Python to prototype analytical models, validate data, and build reference calculators that support complex planning logic and what-if analysis within o9 solutions

Collaborate with data engineering teams to specify data requirements, mapping rules, and quality checks that maintain the integrity of demand, supply, and inventory data used by o9 applications

Partner 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 remain stable and meet expected business outcomes

Document solution designs, process flows, and user guides in clear, structured formats to help planners adopt 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 enhance solution performance over time

Coordinate with cross-functional teams across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and finance to ensure o9 planning outputs are actionable and aligned with enterprise objectives

Advise stakeholders on best practices for digital supply chain planning, scenario modeling, and analytics adoption so technology investments deliver measurable value and societal impact through resilient product availability

Qualifications

Possess seven to ten years of experience in supply chain planning solutions with a primary focus on functional architecture and design in enterprise-scale environments

Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise in o9 supply chain master planning, including configuration, scenario design, and integration with upstream and downstream systems

Provide practical experience in o9 supply chain analytics, with the ability to define key metrics, design dashboards, and guide users in interpreting insights for daily decisions

Show 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 deep 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 work effectively with planners, engineers, and managers in hybrid work arrangements across global teams

Be able to work comfortably in a hybrid work model that balances remote collaboration with onsite workshops while supporting day shift schedules and minimal travel requirements