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Business Consultant

Ayasdi

MarylandFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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Location
Maryland
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Ayasdi is hiring a Business Consultant. SymphonyAI is seeking a Senior Consultant with strong expertise in Supply Chain Planning and retail operations. This customer-facing role supports the implementation of SymphonyAI SCPO solutions for global retail customers, focusing on US retailer rollout support. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and implementation teams to lead workshops, define future-state processes, and support successful solution deployment.

Key focus areas include Lead discovery sessions and business workshops with retail customers, Design future-state supply chain planning processes aligned with customer goals, and Translate business requirements into functional solution designs and implementation plans.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Engineering/Supply Chain/Operations/Business and 6+ Years Supply Chain Planning Experience. Important skills include SymphonyAI SCPO, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Store Operations, Master Data Management, and Lead Workshops. Preferred (not required): Supply Chain Planning Platforms, Retail Planning Platforms, Replenishment, and Assortment Planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SymphonyAI SCPODemand PlanningInventory OptimizationStore OperationsMaster Data ManagementLead WorkshopsDefine Future-State ProcessesSolution DeploymentSolution DiscoveryProcess DesignTranslate Business Requirements Into Functional Solution DesignsSCPO ImplementationSCPO ConfigurationCustomer EngagementStakeholder ManagementIdentify Risks ProactivelyTimely Issue ResolutionTest PlanningTest ExecutionUATDefect TrackingProcess ValidationGo-Live SupportPost-Implementation StabilizationProcess DocumentationSolution Design DocumentsTraining MaterialsKnowledge TransferProcess OptimizationGathering RequirementsDefining Business ProcessesRetail Supply Chain OperationsPlanning WorkflowsSQLExcelData AnalysisReportingCustomer-Facing EnvironmentProblem-SolvingCommunicationPresentation SkillsHypercare ActivitiesSupply Chain Planning PlatformsRetail Planning PlatformsReplenishmentAssortment PlanningForecastingAllocation Processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in OperationsBachelor's Degree in Business6-10 Years Experience in Supply Chain Planning6-10 Years Experience in Retail Operations6-10 Years Experience in Enterprise Software ImplementationExperience Supporting UATExperience Supporting Go-LiveExposure to Implementation Projects for US-Based RetailersAPICS CertificationCPIM Certification

Full job description

Introduction

About Us SymphonyAI is a leading enterprise AI solutions provider helping retailers and manufacturers optimize business operations through advanced analytics, planning, and automation solutions. Our products support global organizations in improving supply chain efficiency, inventory performance, forecasting accuracy, and customer satisfaction. We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for our clients through innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and strong customer partnerships.

Job Description

Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Consultant with strong expertise in Supply Chain Planning and retail operations to support the implementation of SymphonyAI SCPO solutions for global retail customers.

This is a customer-facing role focused on US retailer rollout support, requiring close collaboration with business stakeholders, product teams, and implementation teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in demand planning, inventory optimization, store operations, and master data management, along with the ability to lead workshops, define future-state processes, and support successful solution deployment.

Key Responsibilities Solution Discovery & Process Design

  • Lead discovery sessions and business workshops with retail customers to understand current-state processes, challenges, and business objectives.
  • Design future-state supply chain planning processes aligned with customer goals and SymphonyAI SCPO capabilities.
  • Translate business requirements into functional solution designs and implementation plans. SCPO Implementation & Configuration
  • Configure and support supply chain planning modules across demand planning, replenishment, inventory optimization, and related planning functions.
  • Partner with technical teams to ensure successful setup of master data, planning parameters, and business rules.
  • Validate solution outputs and ensure alignment with customer requirements. Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle.
  • Work closely with customer teams across merchandising, planning, supply chain, store operations, and IT.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations, identify risks proactively, and ensure timely issue resolution. Testing, UAT & Go-Live Support
  • Support test planning, test execution, and user acceptance testing activities.
  • Coordinate defect tracking, issue resolution, and process validation during implementation.
  • Provide go-live support and post-implementation stabilization for customer rollouts. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  • Develop detailed process documentation, solution design documents, and training materials.
  • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for customer teams and internal stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process optimization opportunities during and after implementation. Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
  • 6–10 years of experience in supply chain planning, retail operations, or enterprise software implementation.
  • Strong experience in demand planning, inventory optimization, store operations, and master data management.
  • Experience leading customer workshops, gathering requirements, and defining business processes.
  • Strong understanding of retail supply chain operations and planning workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and Excel for analysis, validation, and reporting.
  • Ability to work in a customer-facing environment and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Experience supporting UAT, go-live, and hypercare activities. Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience with supply chain planning or retail planning platforms.
  • Exposure to implementation projects for US-based retailers.
  • Familiarity with replenishment, assortment planning, forecasting, and allocation processes.
  • APICS or CPIM certification preferred. About Us

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact retail transformation programs.
  • Exposure to leading global retailers and large-scale implementation projects.
  • A collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
  • Learning and growth opportunities across supply chain, retail, and enterprise AI solutions.

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