Functional Architect - Demand Planning

Role Overview

We are on behalf of one of our clients seeking an experienced Functional Architect with strong expertise in Demand Planning, preferably combined with hands-on experience in o9 Solutions and SAP. The consultant will play a key role in supporting and optimizing demand planning processes, ensuring alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines deep functional knowledge of Supply Chain Planning with the ability to engage stakeholders, translate business needs into solution designs, and support implementation and improvement initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as Functional Architect within Demand Planning and Supply Chain Planning initiatives.
• Lead workshops and discussions with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Design and optimize demand planning processes and system solutions.
• Bridge the gap between business and technical teams.
• Support solution architecture activities related to o9 and SAP platforms.
• Drive process harmonization and best practices across planning functions.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and project teams.
• Support testing, deployment, and user adoption activities.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience within Demand Planning and Supply Chain Planning.
• Experience working as a Functional Architect, Solution Consultant, or similar role.
• Proven knowledge of o9 Solutions (preferred).
• Strong understanding of SAP, preferably within Supply Chain Planning, IBP, APO, S/4HANA, or related modules.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and engage with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience from Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, FMCG, or Supply Chain-intensive industries.
• Previous experience with digital transformation or planning optimization programs.
• Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (IBP), S&OP, and forecasting processes.

Other Details

Location: onsite 2 days a week from office in Pennsylvania rest remote

Allocation: Full-time, 100% Allocation

Start date: ASAP

End date: 6-12 months Travel: Some planned travel required