Oracle Apps-ODP, DRP, WIP, BOM, and ASCP

This is a 6 month CTH. Description: Client is seeking a 6 mo. CTH Oracle consultant with ODP, DRP, WIP, BOM, and ASCP with a minimum of three full life cycle implementations.
Extensive knowledge of the Forecast-to-Complete process is necessary.


A BA/BS and a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing and supporting Oracle Applications are required. Candidates must have the ability to
understand and manipulate concepts as to design solutions that will fit high level business requirements as well as every days limitations.
Candidates must have a Technical understanding of application development and technical infrastructure of an Oracle 11i (11.5.9) ERP environment,
with implementation experience. Knowledge of standard Microsoft software applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Visio is required.



1. He/she must understand the business processes around ERP implementation.
2. Proven experience with the following Oracle ERP modules :BOM,INV,MRP/DRP,WMS,ONT
3. Extensive knowledge of the following processes : Forecast-To-Complete.



EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor Degree in IT, MIS or CS, or equivalent experience, Masters preferred.
2. Able to understand and manipulate concepts as to design solutions that will fit high level business concepts as well as everyday limitations.
3. Extensive experience of programming.
4. Minimum of 3 years implementing IT solution projects, including involvement in at least one full life cycle Oracle applications implementation.
5. 5-7 years of proven experience with Oracle 11i (design, functionalities, implementation, management and troubleshooting) application suite (11.5.9 and above), all modules are a plus.
6. Extensive knowledge of inter-relationship between Oracle Applications modules (ERP).
7. Any other ERP exposure is a plus.
8. Experience with various OS including HP-UX, Linux.
9. Experience with various DB engines including Oracle 8i and 9i.
10. Project management skills.
11. Microsoft Project and Visio are required.
12. Strong organizational, analytical, decision making skills and Project management skills.
13. Self motivated, eager to learn and grow in the I.S. profession.
14. Team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the I.S. department. Customer service oriented.
15. Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presentation.
16. Willing to travel.
17. Dedication.



POSITION PURPOSE:
Software Engineer will assume a key role in the design, structure, efficiency, technical lead and support of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.Responsibilities also include research and evaluation of emerging technologies and designing solutions (customizations) to support business strategies.
The Software Engineer will provide and review design, maintenance and evolutions on existing and future solutions, will assure proper knowledge transfer to appropriate teams, and will participate in all business projects concerning their area of the business operation.
He/She will represent his/her department towards the project and development teams, producing technical design and set up, supporting development and ensuring technical customizations (ERP framework level).
Acting as a leader in this area, his/her strategy must be aligned with the overall software architecture of the Information System, as well as with the operational requirements and business needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate to the review and enhancement of the current strategy regarding the ERP solution supporting various business processes, and assure proper integration of its components.
2. Participate in the development of the software road map in the ERP area.
3. Ensure the ERP solution is correctly integrated in current software map, middleware framework and global infrastructure the information system relies on.
4. Help to build a unified view of the business, enabling key decision makers to select appropriate solutions at the right time.
5. Participate in related projects, from business needs analysis through production delivery, acting as the technical leader and coordinating proper technical design, development and integration of the solution in the existing information system, in regards to his/her ERP modules and processes.
6. Comply with the IS QA & Health Care team standards and references, in regards to quality, performance and reusability of the developed solutions.
7. Comply with the IS Pre-Production team standards in regards to operability of the developed solutions.
8. Comply with the IS Technical Architecture team standards in regards to the global technical framework of the company.
9. Develop and document technical specifications to be delivered to the development team.
10. Ensure proper operational integration of ERP customizations (technical and development).
11. Identify, define and conduct unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and benchmarking.
12. Report progress on project to the IS Software Technologies Manager.
13. Propose future (mid-term / long-term) evolutions through knowledge and research on the market (emerging technologies), and propose new solutions through proven design and extensive validation testing (including anticipation of implementation and operational aspects).
14. Ensure appropriate documentation of architecture, design, project deliverables and status, implementation and support.
15. Build and maintain a proactive partnership with external vendors, including management of contractors.
16. Third level of support (on-call duty) for ERP-related issues.