Job Description
- We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Consultant with deep expertise in Oracle ERP SCM Cloud to support a large-scale telecommunications transformation program. The consultant will play a critical role in solution analysis, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment readiness, ensuring seamless end-to-end supply chain operations aligned with telecom industry processes.
- This role requires a strong blend of functional SCM knowledge, ERP Cloud implementation experience, and telecom industry domain expertise, working closely with business stakeholders, system integrators, and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Analysis & Design
- Analyze telecom supply chain business processes including:
- Network equipment procurement
- Inventory & logistics for field operations
- Spare parts management
- Order fulfillment and distribution
Translate business requirements into Oracle SCM Cloud functional designs across modules such as:
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
- Order Management
- Supply Planning
- Validate solution alignment with telecom-specific scenarios (network rollout, field services, vendor-managed inventory, asset lifecycle).
System Integration Testing (SIT)
- Lead and support SIT planning and execution for SCM Cloud processes.
- Validate end-to-end integrations between Oracle SCM Cloud and:
- Oracle ERP Financials
- Telecom OSS/BSS systems
- Logistics providers and external vendors
- Middleware (OIC, APIs, B2B flows)
- Identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with technical teams for resolution.
- Ensure data integrity across integrations (items, inventory, suppliers, orders).
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Drive UAT strategy, scenarios, and scripts aligned to telecom business use cases.
- Support business users during UAT execution, including:
- Issue triage and resolution
- Functional clarifications
- Retesting coordination
- Ensure UAT sign-off readiness by validating functional completeness and usability.
Deployment & Go-Live Support
- Support cutover planning and execution, including:
- Data validation and reconciliation
- Inventory balances and open transactions
- Supplier and item readiness
- Participate in go-live readiness assessments and production deployment activities.
- Provide hypercare and post-go-live support, stabilizing SCM operations.
Stakeholder & Delivery Management
- Act as a trusted advisor to telecom business stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with:
- System Integrators
- Technical and Integration teams
- Business process owners
- Contribute to status reporting, risk identification, and mitigation planning.
- Mentor junior consultants and provide functional leadership when required.
Required Qualifications
- Functional & ERP Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain consulting with at least 4–5 years in Oracle ERP SCM Cloud.
- Hands-on experience with at least two full Oracle SCM Cloud implementations.
- Strong experience supporting SIT, UAT, and production deployments.
- Solid understanding of ERP integration patterns, data flows, and testing methodologies.
- Telecommunications Industry Experience
- Prior experience in telecommunications or high-tech industries strongly preferred.
Understanding of:
- Device supply chains
- Field services logistics
- Multi-warehouse and regional distribution models
- Capital asset and spare parts management
- Familiarity with OSS/BSS system touchpoints is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and IT teams.
- Experience working in large, complex, multi-vendor programs.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oracle SCM Cloud certifications (Inventory, Procurement, Order Management).
- Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery models.
- Prior experience with telecom transformations or large enterprise ERP programs.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.