Lead Enterprise Applications Engineer: Functional

Description

The Enterprise Applications Services (EAS) Supply Chain Management team is seeking a highly collaborative, motivated, experienced, and skilled Lead Applications Engineer to solution, design, configure, and support Oracle E Business Suite applications and other Supply Chain related platforms and applications managed by the team.

This person will work closely with stakeholders and team members across EAS to deliver value to our customers through quality solutions and problem solving.

The ideal candidate has a strong functional background with an understanding of Supply Chain business processes, including experience navigating, extending, and customizing Oracle Supply Chain modules and Oracle cloud solutions.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions :

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements, analyze business processes, and identify areas for improvement or automation within the Oracle EBS system.
• Configure and customize the Oracle EBS modules based on business requirements. This involves setting up system parameters, defining workflows, creating data structures, and configuring security settings.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes and translate them into functional specifications for system enhancements or modifications.

This may involve creating documentation such as functional designs, process flows, and use cases.

• Create test scenarios and perform testing to ensure the proper functioning of the Oracle EBS system. Assist in the resolution of issues and provide support to end-users during system implementation, upgrades, and day-to-day operations.
• Conduct training / demo sessions to educate end-users on how to effectively use the Oracle EBS system. This includes creating training materials, conducting workshops, and providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Provide tier 3 support and troubleshooting assistance to end users and technical analysts to ensure smooth operation of the Oracle EBS environment.

Responsible to work with Oracle Support to resolve critical issues in timely manner.

• Collaborate with technical teams to facilitate the integration of Oracle EBS with other systems or applications. This may involve defining interface requirements, coordinating data mappings, and assisting in the testing and validation of integrations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend and implement system enhancements or optimizations to improve efficiency, usability, and business processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, customizations, and changes. Generate reports and provide data analysis to support decision-making processes and business operations.
• Play a key role in scoping and planning of EBS upgrades, analyzing patches, and implementing new features and enhancements.
• Document design decisions, development activities, and configurations for future reference. Share knowledge and expertise with other team members and provide guidance on Oracle EBS development best practices.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience;

a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience or 18 years experience in lieu of a degree.

• 10+ years of experience in Oracle E-Business Suite, preferably R12 and later. Solid understanding of the Oracle EBS architecture, Supply chain modules, and functionalities.
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Relevant industry knowledge of widely used systems that support Supply Chain processes
• Strong proven analysis skills in an application development / ERP implementation environment.
• Ability to write SQL queries, use of MS Office Suite products, including Smart Sheets, Visio
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for understanding complex business needs, designing effective solutions, and troubleshooting issues that may arise during development and implementation.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate self-initiative and leadership skills.
• Committed to continuous learning to stay updated with latest advancements, new features, and industry trends.

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