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Job Description: O9 Solutions SME – End-to-End Transformation Location: USA/Remote Seniority: Senior Consultant / SME (Hands-On) Industry Preference: FMCG / Consumer Packaged Goods Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on O9 Solutions Subject Matter Expert (SME) with direct experience leading end-to-end O9 implementations. The ideal candidate has not only configured and optimized O9 but has also faced and resolved real-world scaling challenges. This role requires deep technical knowledge, functional understanding of supply chain processes, and the ability to operate in complex FMCG environments. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end O9 implementation projects, from blueprinting to hypercare. • Configure O9 modules (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, IBP/S&OP, Control Tower) and build Enterprise Knowledge Graph (EKG) models (product, customer, location hierarchies). • Develop and optimize integrations with ERP/data systems (SAP, Oracle, Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.). • Work hands-on at the code/configuration level to tune the platform, improve runtime performance, and resolve solver scaling issues. • Implement Control Tower playbooks, KPIs, and scenario planning for real-time decision-making. • Guide teams through performance bottlenecks, runtime optimizations, and configuration trade-offs. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate FMCG/CPG processes into O9 planning logic. • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practices for internal and client teams. Required Skills & Experience • Direct, hands-on O9 Solutions implementation (not Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar). • Minimum 2–3 full-cycle O9 implementations (design → go-live → hypercare). • Strong experience in FMCG/Consumer Goods supply chain planning. • Proven ability to: • Configure O9 modules end-to-end. • Model data in EKG and manage master/transactional data flows. • Troubleshoot and optimize solver runtime performance. • Address scaling challenges in large, global environments. • Solid technical background with comfort at code/configuration level. • Excellent communication skills to bridge business and technical teams. Preferred Qualifications • O9 certifications (e.g., Supply Chain Solver, Demand Planning). • Experience integrating O9 with SAP APO/IBP, Oracle, Snowflake, or BigQuery. • Knowledge of cloud-based deployments and runtime optimization strategies. • Prior experience in a global FMCG enterprise. Ideal Candidate Profile • Someone who has faced scaling issues in live environments and successfully resolved them. • Pragmatic problem solver who thrives in high-pressure situations. • Hands-on leader who can guide the team through technical and functional complexities Company DescriptionWe strive to provide the highest quality recruitment, screening, and customer service to help grow exceptional teams as well as assist professionals advance in their desired careers. Integration is at the heart of digital transformation, and Our initiatives are designed to help customers across industries accelerate time to market with our agile workforce. Our Core team includes domain experts from multiple industries with thorough knowledge and understanding of the essential aspects of any IT demand.