Solution Architect

Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning

At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions—even billions—in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster.

This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.

About the role...

The role requires deep analytical, technical and complex problem solving skills with knowledge of optimization methods, financial computations, statistical analysis and advanced mathematical modeling techniques. It also requires experience using data science, and associated software and programming technologies. Additionally, this role requires exposure and experience implementing advanced planning systems and tools.

This position is responsible for solution delivery, analysis and interpretation of data to optimize client supply chains. The solution delivery is through a variety of activities including process design, data analytics, solution configuration and deployment, setting up performance metrics and new policies, testing and knowledge management.

The role would be responsible for leading requirement and design sessions with the customer; analyzing areas of improvement opportunities; collecting and analyzing data to provide decision support information; lead to-be process design activities a complete workflow; support the delivery manager in building feasible plans and support risk mitigation as appropriate and working with onshore and offshore teams to drive the solution configuration and drive the creation of test-cases to ensure the solution works as per the design.

This role would also be responsible for mentoring Associate Solution Architects and Sr. Business Operations Specialists. The role will be responsible to have implementation knowledge on more then one workflow and has worked in multiple end to end implementation cycles.

What you'll do for us…

• Participate in process and business requirements sessions and document to-be business processes leveraging industry best practices.
• Identify and collect data, such as historical sales, shipment, inventory, logistics, and other operations / supply chain data from sources like databases, excel sheets, emails and others.
• Ability to convert business logic to technical platform design, including knowledge of platform infrastructure.
• Work closely with Architects and Directors to develop clear functional and technical design and document data requirements and build complex datasets.
• Configure a technical specification document and tool configuration in the o9 platform as per the design to solve deep operations / supply chain problems and institute rigorous performance monitoring systems.
• Use mathematical models, predictive methods, statistical techniques, optimization algorithms and simulations to analyze, manipulate and interpret large enterprise data and provide business insights and data visualization to the client management.
• Be proficient in statistical and optimization tools and programming languages to conduct data integration through extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) and create models to generate time series forecasts and operational plans
• Work with Internal Research and Development Teams to resolve solution gaps and deploy fixes in the customer environment
• Create and execute workflow and data analytics test-cases and document issues and track progress at resolving issues.
• Ability to design a testing protocol and implement with support from Junior Analysts, with the end goal of automating testing.
• Work with Cross-Functional Teams, and IT and business stakeholders, to ensure successful planning and execution of projects.
• Plan, develop and deliver Super User and End User training, for a global user base.
• Mentor Junior Analysts to familiarize them with technical and business aspects of a project.

What you'll have...

• Education: Master's Degree +4 or Bachelor Degree with 6 year experience required. Degrees in the following fields: in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related fields (including Supply Chain Engineering) with a concentration in operations or analytics.
• Experience: implementing supply chain planning solutions or working in the supply chain/ logistics organization
• Experience presenting on complex topics in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner
• Prior experience in planning systems, and exposure to ERP tools
• Firsthand experience leading a team through the full lifecycle of a supply chain planning solution implementation including business requirement gathering, solution design & development, UAT/SIT, go-live/cutover, and value realization

• Experience using agile methodology to deliver large scale enterprise implementations

• Skills: Supply planning experience and have worked or implemented one or multiple supply planning products is required

• Knowledge of spreadsheets and software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets), document processing (Microsoft Word, Google Docs), presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) is required
• Knowledge and training in databases (SQL Server, MySQL) and skills one or more languages like SQL, MDX, T-SQL or similar is required
• Strong analytical techniques, data mining knowledge and proficiency in handling and processing large amounts of data is preferred
• Ability to identify key insights and critical thinking to prioritize and focus on the highest value opportunities or the biggest risks is preferred
• Coursework and strong background in mathematics and statistics is required
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and demonstration / training skills are required
• Ability to communicate mathematical, technical or software usage concepts to audiences with limited prior mathematics, technical or software background is preferred
• Ability to work in teams, distributed across locations and time zones and at executive and junior levels in a corporate hierarchy is required

What we'll do for you…

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Stock options to eligible candidates
• High growth organization - very strong entrepreneurial culture and no corporate politics
• Support network: Work with a team you can learn from and every day
• Diversity: We pride ourselves on our international working environment
• Social: Fun after-work activities like Friday Socials. If you're in the office, feel free to join these events in person.
• Food and drink: Enjoy healthy snacks, fresh fruit, teas and coffees on us.
• Work Life Balance:

- Feel part of A team:

- Impact the planet positively:

More about us…

At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture. Collaboration thrives across all levels—hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork. Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations.

With a $3.7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich, o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world. Through our aim10x vision, we are committed to AI-powered management, driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making. Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks, adapt to market shifts, and gain real-time visibility. By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90%, we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and create lasting value.

o9 is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. Join us as we continue our growth journey