What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Functional Consultant position at Oracle?
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and Document NetSuite Value for Clients:
- Collaborate with clients in General Business Industry combining Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing and Accounting/Financials backgrounds to understand their specific business objectives and how NetSuite can deliver significant value to their operations.
- Drive Customer Satisfaction and Referenceability:
- Ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction through effective project management and the delivery of quality solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities.
- Understand Clients' Business Processes:
- Conduct comprehensive analyses of clients business within Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing and Accounting/Financials areas, focusing on topics such as: operational efficiency, Procurement, Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Financials, Reporting, Banking, customizations and automations.
- Use this understanding to identify opportunities for operational improvement and align NetSuite functionalities with the specific business objectives of the General Business Industry.
- Propose Solutions Based on Client and Business Knowledge:
- Utilize your deep knowledge of client needs and NetSuite capabilities to propose customized solutions that address specific challenges in Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing and Accounting/Financials. Engage in strategic discussions with clients to align NetSuite functionalities with their evolving needs and sector-specific goals.
- Collaborate with Highly Skilled Teams:
- Work alongside team members with advanced functional and technical skills to deliver comprehensive solutions that address the complex needs of clients in Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing and Accounting/Financials.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment where complex issues are tackled through collective expertise and business processes in these sectors are optimized.
- Moderately Complex Problem Solving:
- Address and resolve moderately complex problems by applying your understanding of company policies and processes, with a focus on specific needs regarding Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing and Accounting/Financials. Seek guidance when necessary while maintaining autonomy in problem-solving and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions for clients in these sectors.
- Drive Consensus and Remediate Gaps:
- Lead efforts to identify and close gaps in system configuration and current processes, ensuring solutions are tailored to Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing and Accounting/Financials. Work towards consensus with clients on the approach to remedy these gaps, enhancing system effectiveness and aligning with specific industry business objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Experience in Defining Requirements for Complex Customizations and Integrations:
- Proven ability to define and document requirements for complex customizations and integrations within ERP systems, with a specific focus on Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing (these are a must) and Accounting/Financials (desirable). Track record of developing and implementing customized solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities of these sectors.
- Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Logistics or a related field.
- Advanced degrees or relevant certifications will be considered a plus.
- Strong Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and understandably to non-technical stakeholders, especially in Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing (these are a must) and Accounting/Financials (desirable) contexts.
- Focus on Customer Satisfaction:
- Passion for driving high levels of customer satisfaction and building long-term relationships.
- Experience in roles involving direct client interaction or contact, with a particular focus on the Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing (these are a must) and Accounting/Financials (desirable) areas.
- ERP or CRM Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of ERP or CRM systems and their business applications, especially in Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing (these are a must) and Accounting/Financials (desirable) sectors.
- Ability to leverage this knowledge to propose and implement effective and sector-specific solutions for clients.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specific experience with NetSuite, particularly in configuring and customizing the platform to meet the business needs of Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing (these are a must) and Accounting/Financials (desirable) sectors.
- Experience in the Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing (these are a must) and Accounting/Financials (desirable), focusing on inventory management optimization, supply chain efficiency, and production tracking, Accounting, Financials, Reporting, Banking, customizations, and automations.
- NetSuite certifications (e.g., NetSuite Administrator, SuiteFoundation, ERP Consultant).
- Consulting Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of consulting experience, preferably in roles involving ERP or CRM systems and serving Distribution, Retail, or Manufacturing (these are a must) and Accounting/Financials (desirable) areas.
- Previous experience working with ERP or CRM platforms such as Oracle Fusion, HCM, Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
About Us:
At Oracle - NetSuite, we are leaders in enterprise solutions focused on transforming and optimizing our clients' operations in the General Business Industry, with a particular emphasis on the General Business & Non-Profit sectors. Our mission is to help clients overcome industry-specific challenges and seize opportunities through innovative and customized NetSuite solutions. We value integrity, excellence, and collaboration, and offer a dynamic and supportive environment for our employees to develop their skills and grow professionally.
If you are interested in joining our team and have the passion and experience to make a difference, we invite you to apply.
Career Level - IC2