Role Title: 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
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.
Personal
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.