Oracle Technical Consultant

Role & responsibilities

An Oracle Functional SCM (Supply Chain Management) and Manufacturing Consultant with 12 to 15 years of experience should have an extensive skill set, including both technical expertise and functional knowledge. Here's an overview of the key skills required:

1. Oracle ERP Expertise:-

Oracle SCM Cloud & Oracle EBS (R12): Comprehensive knowledge of both Oracle Supply Chain Cloud and Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) with experience in implementation, customization, and support. Oracle Fusion will be add on.

Modules Expertise:

Supply Chain Modules: Inventory, Purchasing, Order Management, Procurement, Shipping Execution, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Manufacturing Modules: Discrete, Process, and Flow Manufacturing, Bill of Materials (BOM), Work in Process (WIP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP).

2. Functional Skills:-

End-to-End Process Understanding: Deep understanding of business processes in supply chain and manufacturing, including demand planning, sourcing, procurement, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and logistics.

Requirement Gathering & Solution Design: Ability to interact with stakeholders to gather business requirements, design solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Business Process Reengineering (BPR): Experience in analyzing current processes and suggesting improvements to optimize supply chain and manufacturing operations.

Fit-Gap Analysis & Solution Mapping: Expertise in performing gap analysis between business requirements and Oracle SCM/manufacturing capabilities, followed by solution design and configuration.

3. Implementation & Configuration:-

Full Life Cycle Implementation: Experience with multiple full life cycle implementations (end-to-end) in Oracle SCM/Manufacturing from requirements gathering to go-live and post-production support.

System Configuration & Setup: Proficiency in configuring Oracle modules, including setting up master data, defining work centers, bill of materials, routings, and process flows.

Customizations & Extensions: Ability to guide technical teams on customizations, integrations, and reports development using Oracle's tools like Oracle Forms, Reports, and BI Publisher.

4. Project Management & Leadership:-

Project Management Methodologies: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and methodologies, including project scoping, planning, resource allocation, and delivery.

Team Leadership: Experience leading teams, managing project timelines, and working closely with technical and functional teams for successful project delivery.

Client Management: Ability to manage client relationships, understand business challenges, and deliver value through solution optimization.

5. Industry Experience:-

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Industries: In-depth knowledge of various industries (e.g., automotive, electronics, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals) with hands-on experience in specific industry scenarios.

Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring the Oracle solution adheres to them.

6. Technical Skills:-

SQL/PLSQL: Basic to intermediate knowledge of SQL/PLSQL for querying databases, performing data analysis, and understanding how to troubleshoot technical issues.

Integration & Interfaces: Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and Oracle SOA for integrating Oracle SCM/Manufacturing with third-party systems.

Data Migration: Experience with data migration strategies and tools for importing data into Oracle systems from legacy platforms.

7. Soft Skills:-

Communication & Presentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders, conducting presentations, and delivering training.

Analytical Thinking: Problem-solving skills for addressing complex supply chain and manufacturing challenges with Oracle solutions.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to evolving business needs, emerging technologies, and changing project environments.

8. Certifications:-

Oracle Certifications: Relevant Oracle certifications in SCM Cloud and EBS Manufacturing are advantageous (e.g., Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud Implementation Specialist).

9. Global Experience:-

Multi-Country Implementations: Experience in managing global Oracle implementations across multiple geographies, understanding localization, taxation, and compliance needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including finance, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing.

Interested candidates please share your resume on neha.basutkar@actin.co.in.