o9 Technical Integration Lead will be responsible for the cross functional alignment and integration of the o9 platform with multiple touch points of integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the cross functional alignment and integration of the o9 Global core model at a regional / BU level - thinking ECC/S4, APO GATP/PPDS initially, SAC, TGM, Salesforce
• Provide the necessary functional / technical delivery expertise to help address any specific regional requirements identified through FitGap.
• Work with Global teams to ensure core model design is delivered in a consistent way to avoid any regional customization.
• Support Fit gap and identify key market cross functional technical/process nuances to be considered for implementation.
• Provide program updates on status and progress across the applicable program governance forums.
• Accountable for delivering the regional plan and working with both Global, Regional and PMO teams to ensure project milestones are being achieved on time and within core model principles.
• Own technical aspects of testing & cutover process for the region.
• Provide regional functional input into Risk Impact Analysis, enable risk mitigation from all technical aspects and project dependencies from various other initiatives.
• Partner/work with the extended regional team (vendor/partners) to ensure technical readiness for related deliverables.
• Responsible to work with the regional business need to ensure all requirements are thoroughly worked through and successfully closed out from an company stand-point.
• Support regional change management strategy as required for implementation.
• Leads the regional integration team across the company and Partners ensuring that resources are assigned appropriately and clear on milestones and deliverables.
• Provide input as required to ensure adequate business contingency plans are in place for the region - thinking about the integration touch points.
• Support project management deliverables with TG/Sprints sign off and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure delivery through close collaboration with respective internal teams e.g., Dev Op's

What you need to know about this position:

• This is a hybrid role based out of our East Hanover, NJ. office.
• Travel will be required based on project requirements.
• This is a fixed term opportunity based on project timelines.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Required Experience:

• 8 years in Supply Chain Planning with implementation experience with business platforms solutions like o9, JDA/Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, SAP IBP/APO.
• Expertise in delivering Digital Supply Chain transformation initiatives for Planning.
• strong process knowledge of supply chain planning, sales and operations planning and reporting.
• Expertise in data integration.
• Good understanding of demand sensing solution with modeling external downstream demand signals such as POS/Retail Store level data for deployment decisions.
• Ability to configure and customize the system to support business requirements.
• Experience of integrating Planning technical systems with host ERP systems such as SAP S4 HANA.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is highly preferred.
• Certifications in O9/planning are advantageous.

No Relocation support available
location: East Hanover, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $65 - 85 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Responsible for the cross functional alignment and integration of the o9 Global core model at a regional / BU level - thinking ECC/S4, APO GATP/PPDS initially, SAC, TGM, Salesforce
• Provide the necessary functional / technical delivery expertise to help address any specific regional requirements identified through FitGap.
• Work with Global MDS teams to ensure core model design is delivered in a consistent way to avoid any regional customization.
• Support Fit gap and identify key market cross functional technical/process nuances to be considered for implementation.
• Provide program updates on status and progress across the applicable program governance forums.
• Accountable for delivering the regional plan and working with both Global, Regional and PMO teams to ensure project milestones are being achieved on time and within core model principles.
• Own technical aspects of testing & cutover process for the region.
• Provide regional functional input into Risk Impact Analysis, enable risk mitigation from all technical aspects and project dependencies from various other initiatives.
• Partner/work with the extended regional MDS team (vendor/partners) to ensure technical readiness for related deliverables.
• Responsible to work with the regional business need to ensure all requirements are thoroughly worked through and successfully closed out from an MDS stand-point.
• Support regional change management strategy as required for implementation.
• Leads the regional integration team across MDLZ and Partners ensuring that resources are assigned appropriately and clear on milestones and deliverables.
• Provide input as required to ensure adequate business contingency plans are in place for the region - thinking about the integration touch points.
• Support project management deliverables with TG/Sprints sign off and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure delivery through close collaboration with respective internal MDS teams e.g., Dev Op's

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors