Date: Jun 27, 2026
Location:
IVGSSPL Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
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Req ID: 1664
Company: Indorama Ventures GSSPL
Description:
Our organization:
Indorama Ventures is a global sustainable chemical company operating across multiple verticals such as Combined PET, Fibers, and Integrated Oxides & Derivatives. The Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Kolkata, India supports worldwide operations through centralized IT, Finance and business process services.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) platform, built on the o9 Solutions platform. This role will be responsible for ensuring a cohesive, scalable, and business-aligned architecture across key modules including Demand Planning (DP), Supply Planning (SP), and KPI/Analytics.
The ideal candidate brings deep techno-functional expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, with a confirmed experience of end-to-end implementation of supply chain planning solutions.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
Own the end-to-end architecture of the IBP platform across DP, SP, IBP and KPI modules
Define scalable, flexible solution designs aligned with business strategy and planning maturity
Ensure seamless integration across planning domains and with upstream/downstream systems (ERP, data platforms, etc.)
Establish and enforce architectural standards, design principles, and best practices
Platform Governance
Act as the design authority for all enhancements, releases, and changes within the IBP platform
Review and approve solution designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture
Manage technical debt and ensure long-term sustainability of the platform
Drive standardization and reuse across modules and use cases
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with business stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams
Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical designs
Ensure alignment and consistency across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and KPI frameworks
Facilitate design workshops and decision-making forums
Delivery Oversight
Provide architectural guidance to delivery teams, including system integrators and developers
Ensure quality of configuration, customization, and integration work
Support testing strategy, defect resolution, and deployment readiness
Act as escalation point for complex technical and functional issues
Data & Analytics Enablement
Define data models and data flow architecture supporting IBP processes
Ensure KPI frameworks are aligned with business objectives and embedded in the platform
Oversee data quality, consistency, and governance across planning modules
Continuous Improvement
Drive platform adoption and value realization beyond initial implementation
Identify opportunities to enhance planning capabilities and automation
Stay current with platform capabilities and industry best practices
What We're Looking For
Educational Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, IBP, or advanced planning systems
Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Architect on IBP or similar platforms
Strong hands-on experience with Demand Planning (DP) and Supply Planning (SP) processes
Experience designing KPI frameworks and analytics within planning platforms
Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (forecasting, supply planning, S&OP/IBP)
Experience integrating planning platforms with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data platforms
Holds relevant o9 certifications related to both Functional and Technical (platform) aspects of o9 Solutions’ platform. Proof of completion of o9 Solutions courses will also be highly valued.
Experience
Experience with the o9 Solutions platform (or similar advanced planning tools)
Background in large-scale digital transformation programs
Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and data ecosystems
Experience working in global, cross-functional environments
Behavioral Skills
Proven ability to lead functional team members — conducting reviews, driving standards, and developing junior talent.
Outstanding communication skills — able to explain complex technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborative approach — working seamlessly with functional consultants, project managers, enterprise architects, and business stakeholders.
Strong documentation skills in functional requirements and business flows.
Success Measures
Scalable, stable, and high-performing IBP platform architecture
Strong alignment across DP, SP, and KPI modules
High platform adoption and business value realization
Reduced complexity and technical debt over time.
