Oracle SCM Cloud - Manufacturing Solution Architect

Applications Software Technology (AST) was founded on one simple thought, we put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise Cloud transformation and systems integrator, specializing in Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, Oracle NetSuite, and JD Edwards, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for 29 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premises applications to modern Cloud technology, AST’s services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe. If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST might be the place for you.

Currently, we are looking for a talented Oracle SCM Cloud - Manufacturing Solution Architect, to join our team. This is a full-time and remote position that can sit anywhere in the United States or Canada, with the expectation of international travel as needed to customer sites for critical events and milestones.

What You'll do:

• Acts as a senior architect for medium to large projects or a program of projects and may participate in an oversight or design capacity
• Assumes a leadership position within the architect community and effectively utilizes the AST collaboration infrastructure to improve solution quality and project team effectiveness
• Lead Inventory, Costing, Demand & Supply Planning and Manufacturing functional tracks on AST's ERP Cloud engagements
• Engage with clients and lead workshops to define business requirements and present industry best practices
• Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality and client requirements and ability to recommend solutions
• Provide subject matter expertise in Inventory, Costing, Oracle Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning in Cloud Applications.
• Able to design and set-up the system to meet desired business process and requirements
• Works collaboratively with project team and client employees to develop, test, and implement Oracle Clouds solutions.
• Develop testing scenarios, test scripts and leading teams in unit, integration and acceptance testing
• Facilitate training and knowledge transfer
• Engage in presales, innovations and practice development activities

Oracle Cloud Modules:

• Inventory
• Costing
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Global Order Promising
• Oracle Manufacturing

What You'll Bring:

• 8-10+ years of Oracle ERP implementation experience in EBS and Oracle Cloud operating at an Architect level
• Experience providing Inventory, Costing, Support, Supply Chain Planning and Manufacturing execution processes managed within ERP and advanced planning systems
• Hands-on experience in implementing end-to-end core Supply Chain Solutions pertaining to (order management, procurement, shipping, and sound knowledge of WMS, Manufacturing, Logistics and Production Scheduling.
• Expert understanding of Production Planning and Scheduling: Planned Orders, Expedite Orders, Work Orders, Work Centers, Capacity Constraints
• Deep working knowledge of Inventory, Costing, Supply Planning Exceptions and Exceptions Handling
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results to identify potential supply chain risks and opportunities
• Review and convert MRP (Oracle Supply Planning) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing work orders
• Monitor key supply chain metrics, such as inventory levels, order fill rates, lead times, and supplier performance, and make recommendations for improvements
• Work with Supply Chain to develop and implement inventory and planning strategies to support both MRP and non-MRP activities (i.e. reorder point planning, safety stock demand planning etc.).
• Completed multiple Oracle Cloud implementations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people
• Capability to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, interpersonal skills, organized and detailed oriented
• Cloud Certifications in one or more Oracle SCM Applications
• Ability to adapt to new projects quickly with a can-do, jump-right-in attitude

What We Bring:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck. We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve. We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement/401k, disability, life insurance, and unlimited PTO for all our North American employees to balance your work and life. We also offer additional benefits, such as commuter benefits, legal insurance, pet insurance, sabbatical leave, education reimbursement, parental leave, and much more.

Our Culture:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do. In 29 years of business, we know that putting our people first is the key to success. Our passion for people has earned us multiple awards. Here are some of the most recent:

• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Remote Work by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for DE&I Practices by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage
• 2023 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage (5th consecutive year)
• 2022 Top Workplaces in the Nation by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage
• 2022 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2022 Dallas Fort Worth’s 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for by National Association for Business Resources (NABR)

We foster a culture of trust, ownership, and innovation at every level of the organization. All doors are open and everyone’s ideas matter, giving our people the ability to quickly understand our customers’ needs and translate those needs into action. While we celebrate individual wins, we always strive for shared success. We are One AST.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: We value global diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. AST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.