Con 2022 17 - Consultant - Oracle Supply Chain

**Context**:
The consultant shall be embedded as a core member of the Supply Chain Management (SCM)

process area stream of the Business Transformation; the SCM Stream is responsible for

delivering an end-to-end, fully-integrated (process and data models; across functions such as

projects and finance) solution and associated data migration and change management support

materials. The consultant shall be responsible for working with the SCM stream team members

and related project teams and stakeholders and providing knowledge and advice on the best

ways in which to use the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP platform including the principal components

Procurement, Supply Chain Execution, Self-service Procurement, Product Management,

Product Data Hub, and Order Management. The consultant shall have responsibilities

supporting SCM solution strategy, advisory, experimenting/prototyping, configuration, test

strategy, and cutover preparation.

Project Context and Scope

The IOM Business Transformation aims to completely modernize the business methods,

processes and technology solutions of IOM’s Support functions, principally project management,

finance, budget and accounting, fund raising, human resources, supply chain, contracts, risk

management, and other general services. The Supply Chain Management (SCM) stream is a

critical part of this project to ensure that an integrated, end-to-end SCM set of processes and

data model are delivered using modern best practice and minimizing the number of

customizations required to the Oracle platform. The scope of SCM at IOM includes procurement

planning, sourcing, contracting, “Req-to-Pay”, inventory management, physical asset

management, and fleet management (the latter of which may be delivered through an integrated

solution).

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:
The consultant shall work within the SCM process area stream of the Business Transformation

unit. The consultant will work under the SCM Stream Lead but will have frequent direct

interactions with the BT Programme Leadership team, including the members of the BT Design

Authority, the technical integration, and data migration teams.

**Core Functions / Responsibilities**:
Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Business Process Re-engineering. In close collaboration with business representatives,

prepares the transition from “As is” into “To be” compliant model for key processes through:
a. Use a “product-led” approach to advise the SCM stream members and SCM stakeholders

requirements can be fulfilled using Oracle Modern Best Practice and standard delivered

functionality;
b. Validation of developed key “To be” design requirements;
c. Support the “gap closure” process to develop and analyze options for fulfilling requirements

that may not be available “out of the box” with the Oracle platform.
- Requirements and Functional Analysis. To produce ERP requirements specifications to

document the behaviour expected by the system and information management needs, using

standard or customized components.
- Testing. To support the stream’s business analysts and Test team in all phases of the testing

matter experts (SME) in testing activities. If the need arises, the incumbent will also step in and

perform testing.
- Training. Support the stream’s business analysts and Training team in the delivery of training

materials by providing guidance to the team developing the material. Additionally, the consultant

may be called upon to support end user training activities. In this regard, you must be able to

instruct staff in the new solution configured for IOM.
- Data Migration: The consultant will be assigned tasks to perform during these phases ranging

from troubleshooting to resolving unexpected issues within the SCM and integrated process

**areas. A non-exhaustive list of such tasks contains**: data quality analysis, data validation and

creation of related tools, support to data migration mock load and analysis, definition of success

criteria, etc.
- Cutover, Go Live, and Post Go Live Support. The consultant may be assigned tasks to perform

during these phases ranging from troubleshooting to resolving unexpected issues within the

SCM and related process areas. Regardless of the task assigned you will be expected to

demonstrate a willingness to work outside your professional comfort zone and deliver.
- Building Relationships. Maintain and promote professional and cordial relationships with

project stakeholders, sponsors, and interest groups.

Performance indicators for evaluation of results
- Programme plan reviews and delivery of planned tasks;
- Progress reports;
- Documents to support the overall implementation including support for Solution Development

Lifecycle (SDLC) checkpoints;
- BT project deliverables as designated by the BT Leadership team and SCM Stream Lead.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:
Education