Role: Principal Consultant (Planning Lead)
Work mode: Remote
Travel: Should be ready to travel to Netherlands as required (this will be required as needed, e.g. for CRP sessions etc . Apart from this role is remote in UK).
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: UK
JOB DETAILS
We are seeking a seasoned Functional Lead to drive the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Planning modules including Supply Planning and Demand Planning, GOP and S&OP. The ideal candidate will have deep domain expertise in the CPG industry, strong functional knowledge of Oracle Cloud Planning, and experience leading multi-country rollouts in Europe.
Must have skills:
🔹 8+ years of experience in Oracle Planning modules, with 6+ years in Oracle Fusion Cloud.
🔹Proven track record in at least 3 full-cycle Oracle Cloud Planning implementations.
🔹Strong understanding of CPG industry processes: trade promotions, direct-to-store delivery, and multi-tier distribution.
🔹Experience with Oracle modules: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, GOP, S&OP.
🔹Familiarity with European tax and logistics regulations.
Preferred:
🔹Oracle Cloud certifications in Planning modules.
🔹Experience with ICS/OIC integrations and REST/SOAP APIs.
🔹Proficiency in SQL, OTBI, and BI Publisher.
🔹Multilingual (English required; Dutch a plus).
🔹Agile project methodology experience.
Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:
🔹High analytical skills
🔹A high degree of initiative and flexibility
🔹High customer orientation
🔹High quality awareness
🔹Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
🔹 Solution Design & Implementation
Lead the design and configuration of Oracle Fusion SCM modules: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, GOP, S&OP.
Conduct fit-gap analysis and document functional specifications (BRD, FDD, CWB).
Ensure alignment with CPG-specific business processes.
🔹 Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with business stakeholders, supply chain teams, and IT to gather requirements and define scalable solutions.
Facilitate workshops, CRP, SIT, and UAT sessions across European business units.
🔹 Integration & Data Migration
Oversee integrations with Oracle Cloud modules and external logistics systems using OIC, REST APIs, and web services.
Manage FBDI/ADFDI-based data migration from legacy systems.
🔹 Reporting & Analytics
Develop OTBI and BI Publisher reports for order tracking, fulfillment KPIs, and inventory visibility.
Support analytics for demand forecasting and supply planning.
🔹 Leadership & Governance
Lead cross-functional teams including offshore/onshore consultants.
Provide training and hyper-care support post go-live.
Ensure compliance with EU regulations and CPG industry standards.