Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant (Contract)

As an Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant at 10x Genomics, you will be responsible for leading the architecture ideation for Oracle Cloud SCM solutions, managing complex data integrations, and designing efficient guidelines and processes to reduce variations within SCM systems. You'll work to enhance architecture, deliver user documentation, and ensure seamless communication across cross-functional teams.

To qualify for the Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant position at 10x Genomics, you should possess a bachelor’s degree alongside at least 12 years of development experience specifically in Oracle Cloud SCM architecture. A proven track record of at least two complete life cycle Oracle implementations is also required, along with expertise in SCM modules such as Inventory and Procurement.

Working as an Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant at 10x Genomics, a deep understanding of various Oracle SCM modules—including Order Management, Manufacturing, and Logistics—is essential. Familiarity with configuring, customizing, and deploying Oracle solutions tailored to business needs will also be pivotal for success in this role.

The Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant role at 10x Genomics directly contributes to our mission of advancing scientific research. By implementing scalable and effective SCM solutions, you will enable the organization to capitalize on business opportunities and optimize operational efficiency to facilitate groundbreaking discoveries in biology.

At 10x Genomics, an Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant will find numerous opportunities for career advancement. You’ll gain exposure to high-level projects, build innovative solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role positions you to excel in a dynamic environment, opening doors for further positions in technology leadership within the life sciences industry.

When discussing your experience with Oracle Cloud SCM modules, emphasize specific projects where you configured, customized, or deployed these modules. Highlight your technical skills and understanding of each module's functionalities and how they catered to business needs.

To manage complex data integrations, outline your systematic approach: collaboratively define data requirements, design the integration architecture, ensure data validation and quality, and constantly monitor the integration process for efficiency and accuracy.

Effective communication is pivotal; share your strategies for maintaining clarity. Regular updates, setting clear expectations, encouraging feedback, using collaborative tools, and engaging in active listening are all formidable techniques.

When discussing a successful Oracle implementation, choose a project that highlights your leadership, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities. Explain the challenges faced, how you overcame them, and the measurable outcomes achieved thanks to your efforts.

Discuss specific challenges you faced, such as resistance to change or data discrepancies, and focus on how you mitigated these challenges through communication, thorough analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.

Describe your strategy for designing agile solutions, focusing on identifying pain points, implementing iterative cycles of feedback and improvement, and ensuring that flexibility is built into the architecture from the outset.

Explain the methodologies you use, such as Agile or Lean principles. Discuss how these approaches help streamline processes, promote teamwork, and lead to innovative solutions in SCM architecture.

Highlight your commitment to professional growth by sharing how you engage with industry forums, attend relevant webinars, participate in training sessions, and read up-to-date resources to keep abreast of evolving SCM trends and technologies.

Choose a scenario where you successfully influenced stakeholders. Detail how you conveyed technical benefits, addressed concerns diplomatically, and ultimately gained their buy-in through informed discussions and data-backed presentations.

Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) you monitor, such as efficiency rates, cost savings, return on investment, and user satisfaction metrics. Emphasize how these metrics inform future improvements and strategic decision-making.