Principal Consultant (Planning Lead Remote)

LocationBloomsbury Square, London, United Kingdom# Principal Consultant (Planning Lead Remote) at N Consulting LtdLocationBloomsbury Square, London, United KingdomSalary£500 - £550 /dayJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedSeptember 26th, 2025Apply Now Job Summary Role Title: Principal Consultant (Planning Lead) Location: UK (Remote, with occasional travel to the Netherlands) Contract Duration: 6 months Work Mode: Remote Travel: Required as needed (e.g., CRP sessions, workshops in the Netherlands)We are looking for an experienced Principal Consultant - Planning Lead to spearhead the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Planning modules for a major Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client. This role requires deep functional expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, GOP, and S&OP, combined with strong leadership skills for multi-country rollouts in Europe. Key Responsibilities Solution Design & Implementation Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Oracle Fusion SCM modules: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, GOP, and S&OP.Conduct fit-gap analyses and develop functional specifications (BRD, FDD, CWB).Ensure solutions align with CPG-specific processes and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with business stakeholders, supply chain teams, and IT.Facilitate workshops, CRP, SIT, and UAT sessions across European business units. Integration & Data Migration Oversee integrations with Oracle Cloud modules and external systems (OIC, REST APIs, SOAP).Manage FBDI/ADFDI data migration from legacy systems. Reporting & Analytics Design and deliver OTBI and BI Publisher reports for order tracking, fulfillment KPIs, and inventory management.Support demand forecasting and supply planning analytics. Leadership & Governance Lead cross-functional teams (onshore/offshore).Deliver training and hyper-care support post go-live.Ensure compliance with EU regulations and CPG industry standards. Must-Have Skills & Experience 8+ years in Oracle Planning modules, including 6+ years in Oracle Fusion Cloud .Experience in at least 3 full-cycle Oracle Cloud Planning implementations .Strong functional knowledge of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, GOP, and S&OP .Deep understanding of CPG industry processes (trade promotions, direct-to-store delivery, multi-tier distribution).Familiarity with European tax and logistics regulations . Preferred Skills Oracle Cloud certifications in Planning modules.Experience with ICS/OIC integrations and REST/SOAP APIs.Proficiency in SQL, OTBI, and BI Publisher.Multilingual (English required; Dutch is a plus).Agile project methodology experience. Personal Attributes Strong analytical skills.Initiative and adaptability.Customer-oriented mindset.Commitment to quality.Excellent verbal and written communication.