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Cognizant is seeking an experienced Business Analyst / Functional Consultant to support a Clinical Demand and Supply Planning transformation initiative. In this role, you will collaborate with Clinical Supply Chain, Business, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, optimize business processes, and support the implementation of planning solutions across the clinical supply lifecycle. You will play a key role in defining future-state processes, planning workflows, dashboards, KPIs, and validation activities supporting clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing and packaging, distribution, reconciliation, returns, and destruction processes.
In this role you will:
Elicit, analyze, and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements. Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
Facilitate workshops, interviews and process discovery across clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing/packaging, depot/site distribution and returns/reconciliation/destruction.
Support solution design for clinical supply planning platforms such as Signant SmartSupply, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, 4C or equivalent; define business rules, workflows, alerts, integration points and reporting requirements.
Defi ne KPIs, dashboards and data requirements for protocol, forecast accuracy, inventory/stock-out risk, expiry, manufacturing/packaging adherence and depot/site distribution performance; support master data governance and data quality.
- Develop test scenarios, scripts and traceability matrices; coordinate SIT, UAT and CSV activities in GxP / 21 CFR Part 11 context; support stakeholder management, change management, training and adoption.
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Foster City, CA.
What you will need to be considered:
Hands-on experience with clinical supply planning tools such as Signant SmartSupply, 4C, SAP IBP, Kinaxis or equivalent; experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
- Strong requirements management using Jira, Azure DevOps or Confluence; process modeling using Visio, Lucidchart or BPMN tools.
- Data analysis using Excel, SQL, Power BI or Tableau; working understanding of APIs, EDI, middleware integrations and master data management.
- Strong domain understanding of clinical trial operations, protocol design, patient enrollment, randomization and IP supply chain; familiarity with GCP, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, executive presence, ambiguity management and global cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with Kinaxis Demand & Supply Planning.
Hands-on experience with 4C, SAP IBP, or Kinaxis implementations.
Ability to independently facilitate executive-level workshops and stakeholder discussions.
Experience managing end-to-end requirements traceability from design through testing and deployment.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026
Salary and Other compensation
Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Eligible employees may also participate in Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401(k) with company contributions
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future.
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Cognizant is seeking an experienced Business Analyst / Functional Consultant to support a Clinical Demand and Supply Planning transformation initiative. In this role, you will collaborate with Clinical Supply Chain, Business, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, optimize business processes, and support the implementation of planning solutions across the clinical supply lifecycle. You will play a key role in defining future-state processes, planning workflows, dashboards, KPIs, and validation activities supporting clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing and packaging, distribution, reconciliation, returns, and destruction processes.
In this role you will:
Elicit, analyze, and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements. Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
Facilitate workshops, interviews and process discovery across clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing/packaging, depot/site distribution and returns/reconciliation/destruction.
Support solution design for clinical supply planning platforms such as Signant SmartSupply, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, 4C or equivalent; define business rules, workflows, alerts, integration points and reporting requirements.
Defi ne KPIs, dashboards and data requirements for protocol, forecast accuracy, inventory/stock-out risk, expiry, manufacturing/packaging adherence and depot/site distribution performance; support master data governance and data quality.
- Develop test scenarios, scripts and traceability matrices; coordinate SIT, UAT and CSV activities in GxP / 21 CFR Part 11 context; support stakeholder management, change management, training and adoption.
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Foster City, CA.
What you will need to be considered:
Hands-on experience with clinical supply planning tools such as Signant SmartSupply, 4C, SAP IBP, Kinaxis or equivalent; experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
- Strong requirements management using Jira, Azure DevOps or Confluence; process modeling using Visio, Lucidchart or BPMN tools.
- Data analysis using Excel, SQL, Power BI or Tableau; working understanding of APIs, EDI, middleware integrations and master data management.
- Strong domain understanding of clinical trial operations, protocol design, patient enrollment, randomization and IP supply chain; familiarity with GCP, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, executive presence, ambiguity management and global cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with Kinaxis Demand & Supply Planning.
Hands-on experience with 4C, SAP IBP, or Kinaxis implementations.
Ability to independently facilitate executive-level workshops and stakeholder discussions.
Experience managing end-to-end requirements traceability from design through testing and deployment.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026
Salary and Other compensation
Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Eligible employees may also participate in Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401(k) with company contributions
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future.
CogWW901
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in functional consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field
- Hands-on configuration experience in SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Demonstrated experience with full-cycle ERP or CRM implementations
- Ability to conduct fit-gap analysis and document functional specifications
- Strong stakeholder communication and requirements-gathering skills
- Relevant platform certification such as SAP Certified Application Associate or Salesforce Administrator
Tips for Your Functional Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to implementation lifecycle
Hiring managers scan for fit-gap analysis, configuration, UAT, and go-live support in that order. Map your resume to those phases explicitly rather than listing software tools alone, so recruiters immediately see where you own the process.
Certify in the platform you target
SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce all publish certification paths tied directly to functional modules. A module-specific credential signals hands-on configuration depth, not just consulting exposure, and frequently appears as a preferred requirement in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists functional consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry vertical
Functional consultant roles in manufacturing, public sector, and healthcare each require different compliance and process knowledge. Filtering openings by industry before applying lets you prioritize listings where your domain experience is a direct match, not just a bonus.
Prepare a deployment story for interviews
Interviewers consistently ask candidates to walk through a full implementation they led or contributed to. Prepare a two-minute account covering scope, the hardest configuration decision, and the outcome, because that narrative is more persuasive than a skills list.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
In functional consulting offers, travel requirements, remote flexibility, and billable-hours expectations vary widely and affect total workload. Clarify those terms first, then anchor compensation discussions around the complexity of engagements you'll own, not just job title.
Functional Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most functional consultants?
The companies hiring the most functional consultants right now include Deloitte, Wipro, and B&A, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strong at systems integrators, Big Four consulting practices, and enterprise software vendors running large implementation programs.
How many functional consultant jobs are remote?
About 56% of functional consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though travel requirements vary significantly by engagement type. Roles focused on configuration, documentation, and post-go-live support tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hands-on implementation and user-training phases often require on-site presence at client locations.
How do you become a functional consultant?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field, then build hands-on knowledge in a specific platform such as SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce through self-study or an entry-level analyst role. Pursue a vendor-issued module certification to validate configuration skills, then target junior consultant or business analyst positions at systems integrators where you can participate in full-cycle implementations and build a deployment portfolio.
Can you get a functional consultant job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire associate or junior functional consultants from business analyst, project coordinator, or super-user backgrounds rather than requiring prior consulting titles. The most effective entry point is demonstrating hands-on familiarity with a specific platform, even through a certification or an internal implementation at a previous employer, combined with clear documentation of requirements-gathering or process-mapping work you owned.
What does the functional consultant interview process look like?
Most functional consultant interviews include an initial recruiter screen focused on platform experience, followed by a technical or competency interview where you walk through a past implementation in detail. Later rounds typically involve a case-style scenario asking how you would configure a module or resolve a process gap for a hypothetical client, and a final conversation with a practice lead or engagement manager assessing client-facing communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to functional consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to functional consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your platform specialization and industry experience, then apply directly to each opening that fits your background.
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