Oracle Solution Architect Functional

Saicon Consultants Inc

  • Newark, NY
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully navigated complex Oracle environments, can independently evaluate business and technology challenges, and possess the communication skills necessary to influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization. The ideal candidate brings extensive functional expertise across Oracle ERP and SCM applications, with particular emphasis on Order-to-Cash (O2C), Order Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, Pricing, and Supply Planning .

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewark, NY

    Description

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Oracle Solution Architect to lead the design, optimization, and modernization of enterprise ERP and Supply Chain Management solutions. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the functional architecture of a complex technology environment leveraging Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12, and integrated third-party platforms.

    The ideal candidate brings extensive functional expertise across Oracle ERP and SCM applications, with particular emphasis on Order-to-Cash (O2C), Order Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, Pricing, and Supply Planning.

    This is a highly visible position requiring a combination of strategic architecture expertise, hands-on functional knowledge, and strong leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate with business executives, technology teams, and functional stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, sustainable enterprise solutions.

    Key Responsibilities

    Enterprise Solution Architecture

    • Lead functional solution architecture initiatives across Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, SCM, and Oracle EBS R12 environments.

    • Evaluate existing enterprise applications, business workflows, and system dependencies to identify opportunities for modernization and process improvement.

    • Develop scalable, maintainable, and extensible solution designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards and Oracle best practices.

    • Translate complex business requirements into comprehensive functional architecture and application configurations.

    • Identify gaps between standard Oracle functionality and business requirements, recommending appropriate configurations, extensions, or alternative solutions.

    • Provide architectural direction across Order Management, Inventory, Procurement, Pricing, Supply Planning, and related business processes.

    • Assess proposed solutions for long-term sustainability, performance, operational efficiency, and integration complexity.

    • Support the transition from legacy ERP functionality to modern cloud-based applications.

    ERP & Supply Chain Process Optimization

    • Design and optimize end-to-end business processes spanning Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, inventory operations, purchasing, and fulfillment.

    • Partner with business stakeholders to understand current operational challenges and develop improved future-state workflows.

    • Provide functional expertise in Oracle Distributed Order Orchestration (DOO), Global Order Promising (GOP), Product Information Management (PIM), and Cost Management.

    • Evaluate cross-functional dependencies between supply chain operations, order processing, inventory, and financial systems.

    • Recommend opportunities to improve operational efficiency through standardization, automation, and enhanced application functionality.

    • Ensure solutions accommodate complex enterprise transaction volumes and evolving business requirements.

    Enterprise Applications & Integration

    • Define functional integration requirements across Oracle Cloud, Oracle EBS, and external enterprise applications.

    • Collaborate with technical architects and integration teams to establish reliable data exchanges and application interoperability.

    • Provide architectural oversight for integrations utilizing Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle SOA Suite, REST/SOAP APIs, EDI, and batch-based interfaces.

    • Support integration initiatives involving warehouse management, eCommerce, logistics, master data, and other enterprise platforms.

    • Review integration designs, data mappings, exception handling, and reconciliation processes to ensure data consistency and transaction integrity.

    • Identify and address integration risks, system dependencies, and potential impacts to downstream applications.

    Architecture Leadership & Delivery

    • Facilitate solution design workshops with business leaders, product owners, functional consultants, and engineering teams.

    • Serve as a senior architectural advisor, providing recommendations on solution options, technical feasibility, risks, and implementation strategies.

    • Establish and promote architectural standards, governance practices, and solution design principles.

    • Develop and review functional specifications, solution architecture documentation, process flows, and integration requirements.

    • Guide teams through application configuration, solution validation, and implementation activities.

    • Support system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment planning, and post-production stabilization.

    • Collaborate across technical and business teams to resolve complex functional and architectural challenges.

    • Communicate architectural recommendations and implementation tradeoffs effectively to both technical and executive audiences.

    Required Qualifications

    • 15+ years of experience working with Oracle ERP and Supply Chain Management applications, including significant experience in enterprise solution architecture.

    • Extensive functional expertise with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP/SCM and Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.

    • Strong end-to-end knowledge of the following functional areas:

      • Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Order Management

      • Inventory Management

      • Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Procurement

      • Pricing and Supply Planning

      • Order Fulfillment and Supply Chain Operations

    • Experience with Oracle Fusion capabilities, including DOO, GOP, PIM, and Cost Management.

    • Proven ability to architect solutions for large-scale ERP implementations, application transformations, or cloud modernization initiatives.

    • Experience evaluating legacy ERP configurations, customizations, and integrations and translating business needs into Oracle Cloud solutions.

    • Strong understanding of enterprise application integration patterns and technologies, including OIC, SOA, APIs, EDI, and file-based interfaces.

    • Hands-on experience with Oracle functional configuration and business process design.

    • Demonstrated ability to identify functional gaps, evaluate solution alternatives, and develop practical implementation strategies.

    • Experience working with complex application landscapes involving cloud platforms, on-premises systems, and third-party applications.

    • Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

    • Proven ability to lead architectural discussions, influence technical decisions, and collaborate effectively with senior business leadership.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Functional knowledge of Oracle Financials, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), Cash Management (CM), and Revenue Management Cloud Service (RMCS).

    • Familiarity with Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM).

    • Experience integrating Oracle applications with enterprise Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

    • Exposure to platforms such as Blue Yonder, Manhattan Associates, or comparable supply chain technologies.

    • Experience supporting complex distribution, retail, manufacturing, or consumer goods operations.

    • Familiarity with eCommerce platforms, omnichannel order management, and fulfillment solutions.

    • Knowledge of enterprise master data management (MDM), data governance, and application integration modernization.

    • Experience with Oracle PaaS capabilities, custom extensions, and cloud-native application integration.

    • Understanding of financial integration points related to invoicing, revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and accounting.

    • Previous experience supporting hybrid environments incorporating both Oracle Cloud and on-premises applications.

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    The successful candidate will be a seasoned Oracle functional architect who combines deep application expertise with a strong understanding of enterprise business operations. This individual should be comfortable operating at both the strategic and execution levels, leading architectural decisions while remaining actively involved in functional solution design.

    We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully navigated complex Oracle environments, can independently evaluate business and technology challenges, and possess the communication skills necessary to influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.

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