We’re Hiring JD Edwards SCM Technical Consultant – 100% Remote

Job Role: JD Edwards SCM Technical ConsultantWork Mode: 100% RemoteExperience: 10+yearsJob Type: ContractContract Duration: Long termBudget: Upto 1.8L per monthShift time: 3:30PM to 12:30AM ISTImmediate Joiners Only.Job description:He/she will serve as the primary technical authority for supply chain planning system implementations and optimizations — bridging the gap between business stakeholders and data engineering teams.He/she will drive end-to-end delivery of complex supply chain transformation programs leveraging industry-leading platforms including John Galt Atlas Planning, Blue Yonder and Kinaxis (in order of preference).The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in demand planning and MRP/production planning modules, a strong command of SQL and data engineering practices, and the communication skills needed to translate complex technical solutions into clear business outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Supply Chain Platform Implementation & Advisory –

• Lead full-cycle implementations and configuration of John Galt Atlas Planning, Blue Yonder (JDA) or Kinaxis RapidResponse modules including Demand Planning, MRP, and Production Planning.
• Design and optimize planning workflows, master data structures, and system integrations across supply chain platforms.
• Provide expert-level technical guidance on system architecture, data flows, and best-practice configuration aligned to client business requirements.
• Conduct gap analyses between current-state processes and target-state system capabilities; define actionable roadmaps.

Data Engineering & SQL Development

• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformation pipelines to support supply chain analytics and reporting.
• Design and build scalable data models for demand signals, inventory positions, supplier lead times, and production capacity.
• Architect ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate source ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) with planning platforms and downstream reporting layers.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and traceability across planning datasets; implement data validation frameworks.

Analytics & Insights Delivery

• Develop demand sensing and statistical forecasting models to improve forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency.
• Build advanced analytics dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) surfacing KPIs such as OTIF, forecast bias, fill rates, and inventory turns.
• Partner with analytics and data science teams to apply ML-driven approaches to demand forecasting and supply risk identification.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for client stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Lead and facilitate workshops, design sessions, and executive readouts across business and IT stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality documentation including functional specifications, data dictionaries, solution design documents, and training materials.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge management and methodology development.

Required Qualifications
Platform Experience

• 6-8+ years of hands-on consulting or implementation experience with John Galt Atlas Planning software, Blue Yonder (JDA) or Kinaxis RapidResponse.
• Deep expertise in at least two of the following modules:
• Demand Planning / Demand Management
• MRP / Material Requirements Planning
• Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling
• S&OP / IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
• Proven track record of at least three full-lifecycle supply chain platform implementations in a consulting or client-facing capacity.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL proficiency: complex joins, window functions, CTEs, performance tuning, and query optimization across large datasets.
• Strong data engineering skills including ETL/ELT design, data pipeline development, and integration architecture.
• Proficiency in at least one data engineering or scripting language (Python, Spark, or equivalent).
• Experience working with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, or Google BigQuery.
• Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD practices, and modern data stack tooling.

Soft Skills & Professional Competencies –

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels — from data engineers to C-suite executives.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous project environments.
• Client-first mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications –

• Formal certification in any one of John Galt Atlas Planning, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, or equivalent supply chain planning platforms.
• Experience in FMCG, food & beverage, retail, or consumer goods verticals.
• Knowledge of CPG and Food and Beverage manufacturing.
• Exposure to statistical forecasting methods including Holt-Winters, ARIMA, Bass Diffusion, or ML-based demand sensing approaches.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle SCM, or Microsoft Dynamics in a data integration context.
• Familiarity with modern BI/visualization tools: Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.