Lead Consultant - Oracle Cloud SCM (Proc/INV)

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking an Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant. The ideal candidate will be a consummate professional who can thrive in an upbeat and innovative environment and collaborate with clients to deliver a state-of-the-art solution. The individual will excel at delivering high quality service and cutting-edge solutions to our clients in the Oracle community. This position focuses on guiding and assisting clients through all phases of project implementations of Oracle Cloud Applications. The Functional Consultant is expected to have expertise in Oracle Procurement, Order management, Inventory management and Oracle Cloud Maintenance. RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into system requirements pertaining to modules SSP, Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier Portal, SQM and Procurement Contracts. Application configuration as per business requirements. Plan, validate, and execute data migration activities from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion. Design and execute test scripts for unit testing, SIT, and UAT to validate functionality and performance. Conduct training sessions and create documentation for end-users and administrators. Troubleshoot and resolve functional and technical issues during implementation. Prepare functional and technical documentation (MC50, AN100), including setup guides and troubleshooting steps. Load data conversions through the FBDI process. Help Develop custom reports using OTBI, BI Publisher, and other Oracle reporting tools. Provide hypercare support and address any post-implementation challenges. Assist in planning, execution and monitoring of the implementation project, ensuring alignment with timelines and business objectives. Using in-depth knowledge of the Oracle SCM Applications, as well as industry’s best practice expertise, consults with clients to provide cost-effective solutions to client business scenarios. Work with Oracle to resolve service requests. MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent work experience. EXPERIENCE: 5 - 10 years of experience in Oracle fusion cloud implementations. 3+ years of implementation experience with following modules: Order Management, Procurement, Inventory, Cost Management, Oracle Cloud Maintenance. Ability to write functional specifications based on user requirements. Senior enough to be able to handle client expectations independently. Experience Leading and managing mid-size client projects independently. Experience providing complex solutions to clients. Extensive expertise in multiple technical domains and IT knowledge. Preferred consulting experience in a similar role in a professional services firm or industry experience at a strategic level is required. Previous experience working in IT consulting companies with implementation teams. In-depth knowledge of the relevant technologies and systems. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: At least one Oracle Cloud SCM-related functional certification. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to interact effectively with business users, project sponsors, and IT teams to align expectations. Minimum 5 years of experience as Oracle Functional consultant with 3+ years of experience in implementing Oracle Order Management, Procurement and Inventory Management and Oracle Cloud Maintenance. Strong consulting experience and business analytical skills to gather and document business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, business process designs, managing conference room pilots (CRPs), perform functional configuration, and manage testing of procurement ERP solutions. Strong understanding of the end-to-end P2P and O2C process. Deep knowledge of modules/functionalities under Order Management Cloud (e.g. GOP, Pricing etc.) and Procurement Cloud (e.g. SSP, Purchasing, Sourcing, SQM, Contracts) etc. Ability to work with Finance, Procurement, IT, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth order processing. Ability to lead a team, work independently and manage multiple task assignments. Hands-on experience with loading data via FBDI. Ability to maintain a positive attitude under stressful circumstances. Senior enough to be able to independently handle client expectations. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills. High commitment to exceed performance expectations. High degree of initiative, accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Professional approach when dealing with internal and external customers. Ability to lead complete software development lifecycle including analysis, design, configuration, programming and unit testing. Produce end-user and technical documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer. APICS or other supply chain certification is a plus. Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).