Principal Applications Functional Analyst - PLM

About the role

The Principal Functional Analyst – Oracle Idea to Market (PLM) will lead the end-to-end implementation and ongoing management of Ventura Foods’ Oracle Idea to Market (PLM) initiatives with cross functional interactions across tracks like O2C, S2P, R2R, H2R.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire delivery of systems solutions: Requirements, Fit-Gap assessment, Solution Designs, Configurations, Business process flow setups, Implementation, Cutover, Validation, and Operational maintenance of PLM track modules and custom extensions, ensuring they are tightly aligned with both the Oracle Fusion platform and Ventura Foods’ business processes.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and cross functional teams, translating business needs into robust, efficient system solutions.
• Coordinate with various development tracks and SI partners in delivering a stable, scalable, user-friendly Oracle solution ensuring the PLM platform consistently delivers measurable value to the organization.
• Lead the product roadmap aligned with Ventura Foods’ vision, industry best practices, and emerging technology advancements driving the success of Ventura Foods’ Oracle Fusion initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field (required).
• Experience with Oracle Fusion implementations in the Manufacturing vertical, with at least one full-cycle implementation (preferred), and at least one covering (PLM) process area (required).
• Strong understanding of platform functionality, cross-functional integrations, and process cycles (8+ years of experience with Oracle ERP applications/implementation, required).
• Advanced, hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion implementation, development, and maintenance (3+ years of experience specifically with the Oracle Fusion platform, including functional and technical capabilities, preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of data models for PLM process cycles, reporting, and analytics, including OTBI, BI Publisher, and FBDI (required).
• Knowledge in Oracle platform development tools (ex:PL/SQL, VBCS, Postman, Redwood UI. etc.) (required).
• Good understanding of data mapping & transformation related to data conversions and migrations from legacy Oracle and non-Oracle systems into Fusion Cloud (required).

Qualifications

• Advanced, hands-on experience in techno functional configurations of the platform - like not limited to as listed below: System configurations, Workflows, Concept creation, Scoring, Feasibility analysis, Product classifications, Item structures, Templates, Item publishing, Attribute groups, Costing prototypes, Cost rollup, Quality test plans, Pricing setups, Customer product mapping, Order enablement, BOM management, ECO workflows, Revision controls, Approval rules (BPM), Cross functional integrations with PPM, R&D, Sourcing, Finance etc, and other oracle system administration/functional responsibilities (required).
• Deep functional knowledge of the Idea to Market (PLM) process oracle setups and associated modules and be able configure them ground up, including and not limited to: Oracle Product Development, Product Hub, Quality Management, Oracle Innovation Management, Oracle Procurement, Cost Management, Sourcing, Oracle Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Pricing, Oracle PPM (required).
• Ability to stay ahead of Oracle Fusion platform innovations, assessing and piloting new features and recommending adoption to meet evolving business needs (required).
• Familiarity with localizations to address region-specific requirements and compliance (required).

Skills

• Oracle Fusion/EBS PLM Expertise: Advanced, hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion implementation, development, and maintenance (required).
• System configurations, Workflows, Concept creation, Scoring, Feasibility analysis, Product classifications, Item structures, Templates, Item publishing, Attribute groups, Costing prototypes, Cost rollup, Quality test plans, Pricing setups, Customer product mapping, Order enablement, BOM management, ECO workflows, Revision controls, Approval rules (BPM), Cross functional integrations with PPM, R&D, Sourcing, Finance etc, and other oracle system administration/functional responsibilities (required).
• Advanced knowledge of data models for PLM process cycles, reporting, and analytics, including OTBI, BI Publisher, and FBDI (required).
• Knowledge in Oracle platform development tools (ex:PL/SQL, VBCS, Postman, Redwood UI. etc.) (required).
• Good understanding of data mapping & transformation related to data conversions and migrations from legacy Oracle and non-Oracle systems into Fusion Cloud (required).
• Proficiency in creating various application/SDLC related documentation/artifacts (listed below are a few & not limited to): Requirement & Design documents, System reference manuals, Agile user stories, Confluence documents, Use case scenarios, System validation scripts, Process flows, Business cycle visualization, UI/UX documentation, Configuration and Setups master etc. (required).
• Hands on deep experience working with Agile, SAFe, or modern delivery frameworks, including use of project management tools like Jira (required).
• Ability to assess platform quarterly/periodic releases and ensure timely upgrades (including intermediate patch sets) (required).

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees (benefit details may vary based on location).
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met) (benefit details may vary based on location).
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays (benefit details may vary based on location).
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs (benefit details may vary based on location).

Pay

Base Salary Range of $127,062.00 - $166,769.40*

Schedule

Hybrid Work Arrangement (benefit details may vary based on location).