Oracle Retail (mfcs) Qa Consultant / Senior Consultant @ Aspire Systems

Key Skill: MFCS QA

Description:

• Test Strategy & Planning
  • Define and own the end-to-end test strategy for Oracle MFCS implementations and enhancements.
  • Create detailed Test Plans covering functional, integration, regression, and system testing across the merchandising suite.
  • Identify test dependencies, test data requirements, and interface validations for Oracle Retail modules such as RMS, RPM, ReIM, and Allocation.
• Test Case Development & Execution
  • Design comprehensive test scenarios and author test cases for core MFCS functionalities such as:
  • Item and Supplier Management
  • Purchase Orders & Transfers
  • Inventory Adjustments
  • Cost and Deal Management
  • Pricing and Promotions
  • Execute test cases manually and/or via automation, ensuring business rules and workflows are validated.
• Integration Testing
  • Validate upstream and downstream integrations with Oracle Retail Cloud modules and third-party systems (e.g., ERP, POS, Warehouse, EDI).
  • Perform data reconciliation between MFCS and integrated modules like Pricing Cloud, Invoice Matching (ReIM), and Order Management.
  • Collaborate with developers and integration teams to verify API-based and batch data flows.
• Defect Management & Quality Control
  • Log, manage, and track defects using tools like JIRA, ALM, or Azure DevOps.
  • Perform root cause analysis for failed test cases and provide detailed defect documentation for development teams.
  • Drive defect triage meetings with cross-functional stakeholders and ensure timely closure of issues.
• Automation & Performance Testing
  • Design and implement automation test suites using tools such as Selenium, Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS), UFT, or Tosca.
  • Automate regression suites for critical MFCS business processes to accelerate testing cycles.
  • Perform load, stress, and performance testing where needed, particularly for batch-heavy processes like replenishment and stock ledger updates.
• Environment & Data Management
  • Manage QA environments, coordinate data refreshes, and maintain version control across MFCS environments.
  • Work with DBAs and Oracle Support to resolve environment issues impacting test execution.
  • Create and manage test data sets tailored to specific retail scenarios.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain detailed documentation including Test Plans, Test Cases, Traceability Matrices, Test Summary Reports, and UAT sign-offs.
  • Provide daily/weekly test execution reports with metrics such as pass/fail ratio, defect status, and test coverage.
  • Ensure traceability between business requirements, test cases, and outcomes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Process Improvement
  • Collaborate with business analysts, functional consultants, and developers to understand business flows and enhancements.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies (scrums, sprint reviews) or waterfall stage-gates depending on project methodology.
  • Recommend process improvements for better QA coverage and faster feedback loops.