[Hiring] D365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant / Architect @| HCL Global System

Role Description

The D365 SCM Functional Consultant / Architect will lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM) across 8 countries: US, UK, Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, and Australia. This role will design and deliver a global SCM template, ensuring standardized processes across procurement, inventory, warehousing, and production, while accommodating country-specific operational, regulatory, and logistics requirements. The consultant will act as a functional leader and trusted advisor to Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance executives, driving operational efficiency, scalability, and integration with global finance processes.

• Global SCM Architecture & Template Design
  • Define and implement a global SCM template for: Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse, Production, Planning, Quality
  • Standardize: Item master structure, warehouse templates, procurement policies
  • Inventory valuation and costing alignment with Finance
  • Establish global process frameworks for reuse across all countries
• Multi-Country Implementation Leadership (8 Countries)
  • Lead rollout across: US, UK, Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia
  • Drive a template-based rollout approach: Global core design with controlled local variations
  • Manage: Multi-warehouse, multi-site, multi-legal entity environments
  • Ensure scalability for: Manufacturing, distribution, and retail operating models
• Localization & Regulatory Alignment
  • Ensure SCM processes comply with regional operational requirements:
  • US / UK / NL / Australia - advanced warehouse ops, logistics compliance
  • India / Singapore - GST-linked procurement, compliance workflows
  • China - regulatory constraints, local integrations, distribution controls
  • Japan - local inventory practices, quality and traceability standards
  • Align SCM flows with: Local tax and financial posting requirements
  • Balance: Global standardization vs. local execution needs
• Core SCM Solution Design & Configuration
  • Lead fit-gap workshops and solutioning across modules:
  • Product Information Management
  • Procurement & Sourcing
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Management System (Advanced WMS)
  • Production Control
  • Master Planning (MRP/MPS)
  • Quality Management
  • Design: End-to-end supply chain processes integrated with Finance (P2P, costing, inventory valuation)
  • Ensure solutions maximize: Standard D365 capabilities (minimize customization)
• Data Migration & Master Data Governance
  • Define and execute data migration strategy using DMF for: Item masters, vendors, BOMs, routing, warehouses, locations
  • Establish global master data governance model
  • Ensure: Data integrity, validation, and reconciliation across all countries
  • Define: Naming conventions, item structures, warehouse hierarchies
• Integration & Ecosystem Design
  • Design SCM integration architecture with:
  • 4PL providers (DHL/FedEx), warehouse automation systems
  • Shipping carriers and tracking platforms
  • Procurement and vendor platforms
  • Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure: Accurate inventory valuation, costing, and financial postings
  • Support integration using: APIs, Azure services, middleware platforms
• Testing, Deployment & Rollout
  • Lead: System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, defect resolution
  • Manage: Multi-country deployment strategy and cutover planning
  • Support: Hypercare and stabilization post go-live
  • Enable: User training and adoption across global teams
• Reporting & Operational Insights
  • Design reporting frameworks for:
  • Inventory visibility, warehouse KPIs, procurement performance
  • Demand vs supply planning analytics
  • Enable: Real-time insights through Power BI and analytics
  • Support: Data-driven operational decision-making
• Stakeholder & Consulting Leadership
  • Act as trusted advisor to: Supply Chain Heads, Operations Leaders, CIO/CFO stakeholders
  • Lead: Executive workshops, design reviews, and steering committees
  • Support: Pre-sales, RFPs, demos, and solution estimations
• Governance & Best Practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience in D365 SCM implementations
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a multi-country environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in SCM consulting
• Experience with data migration and governance
• Familiarity with integration platforms and APIs

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities