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Form of workQAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the Supply Chain.
We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.
QAD has multiple Supply Chain Functional Consultant positions available in our Services team. The positions focus on the implementation of the DSCP (Digital Supply Chain Planning) solutions from an E2E standpoint on the functional and business side at client site. Your responsibilities will include consulting our customers, analyzing customer requirements, Design Solutions, collaborating closely with the Project Management and Development team, System setup and configuration etc.. This position reports directly to the Resource Manager - Demand Supply Chain Planning.
These positions are fully remote and based in the U.S.
This position will require traveling approximately 20% of time to client sites.
What you'll do:
- Develop business process / functional / application specifications / solution set up in line with system design specifications for client engagements.
- Review and edit requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution in line with DSCP project Methodology and standards.
- Identify client SCM (Supply Chain Management) IT landscape and organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement.
- Communicate on a permanent basis with development / & partners of the delivery team.
- Identify client SCM IT landscape in connection with the overall client IT landscape.
- Responsible for the analysis, consulting, set up, training and assistance services during customer startup, ensuring compliance with quality, lead time and specifications.
- Validate the proposed solutions and carry the project through to successful completion. Assignment ends when the solution is in operational use by the customer.
- Handle different / several projects varying between 4 and 12+ months duration.
- 3 - 7 years of experience on handling services customer projects and/or worked in Supply Chain planning domain/industries
- Supply Chain Planning Software Implementation experience required
- Ideally an Engineering College graduate, with extensive experience as Consultant with a Consulting company, a Supply Chain software publisher
- Complete background in Supply Chain demand planning
- Understanding the SCM (Supply Chain Management) business issues, data challenges and IT architecture of client's organization and industry (CG, Retail, Life Science...)
- Analytical and Conceptual thinking on SCM (Supply Chain Management) functions from the Strategic to the execution levels (Forecasting, Replenishment, Production, Planning, ...)
- Able to take an enterprise view of solution architecture.
- Understanding how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully & manages client expectations effectively.
- Experience in setting up Supply Chain Planning solutions is required.
- Fluent in English and excellent writing skills
- Self-sufficient, rigorous, pragmatic yet creative and with the necessary endurance
Additional Skills Preferred:
- Knowledgeable in Supply Chain Planning applications, including but not limited to: Blue Yonder (i2, Manugistics, E3), Oracle DemandTra VCP/VCE, SAP APO/IBP, Infor SCM/IBP, FM, AZAP...
- Experience in cloud base application & architecture is a plus.
- Former experience in the area of Supply Chain Planning preferred
- Business Process Certifications, such as APICS, CPIM or CSCP or equivalent
Compensation Package:
- Base pay range: $95K - $115K (Annually)
- Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location variations and internal peer equity.
- This position is also eligible for an annual company performance bonus.
- Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid-time off, parental leave, and well-being programs.
- Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
- Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
- An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
- Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set
About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD's DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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