Solution Architect - MFP/AP

Role overview

Solution Architect - MFP/AP at o9 Solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete lifecycle of a project from design to delivery of o9’s solutions to customers across industries and geographies.
• Work with the customer to resolve issues and coordinate defect tracking, analysis and resolution process

Required qualifications

• At least 6+ years of experience with implementing planning applications for Retail Industry is a MUST

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Knowledge and training in databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and skills one or more languages like SQL, MDX, T-SQL or similar is desirable
• certifications in retail planning, supply chain planning, TOGAF
• More about us…
• At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture.
• Collaboration thrives across all levels—hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork.
• Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations.
• With a $3.7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich, o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world.
• Through our aim10x vision, we are committed to AI-powered management, driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making.
• Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks, adapt to market shifts, and gain real-time visibility.
• By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90%, we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and create lasting value.
• o9 is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process.
• Join us as we continue our growth journey!

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [Karnataka] [India]

Additional role details

• Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning
• At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach.
• By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions—even billions—in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster.
• This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet.
• Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.
• Solution Architect Consulting – Retail
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of industry best practices, business process, o9’s solutions, technical architecture and value proposition.
• Understanding of our customer’s requirements by leading workshops with functional and business owners of the processes and documenting it.
• Effectively map the business requirements into o9’s platform and come up with a clear, phased achievable blueprint.
• Work with a team of experts to configure, solution as per the design to solve deep operations / supply chain problems and institute rigorous performance monitoring process.
• Plan, develop and deliver Super User and End User training, for a global user base.
• Actively help in improving internal processes and product features based on customer feedback by interfacing with the development and operations teams
• Support customer demonstrations
• Be a mentor and guide to junior members
• What you’ll have…
• Hands on experience with implementing solutions for one or more key retail planning processes such as Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment Planning, Allocations, Replenishment and Retail Forecasting
• Deep experience in end-to-end lifecycle of implementation; phases such as blueprinting, configuration, testing, go -live
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint for analysis and presentation
• Strong ability to lead by example and demonstrate proficiency in both product and domain.
• Patient listener with the ability clearly articulate your viewpoint to manage and deliver to customer expectations, even under pressure
• Ability to analyze and process large amounts of data and complement it with intuition to prioritize and focus on the highest value opportunities or the biggest risks is key.
• Ability to simplify complexity