2 Roles

Roles are used to classify users based on job responsibilities and actions to be performed in the solution. Using roles, a user's access can be restricted to specific areas or functions within the system. Users must be associated with at least one job role in order to access the solution and may be associated with several roles if desired.

For example, within Merchandising, a Supply Chain Analyst may only have the ability to maintain item sourcing related information but not the ability to modify any other details on an item's definition. This role would be given view only access to the item workflow, with the exception of item supplier screens where the role will be granted management access, but note that a user in the Data Steward role might have ability to manage the general item definition, including item sourcing information.

Figure 2-1 Roles to Classify

Merchandising Roles

Roles Provided at Initial Setup

A default security configuration is provided with each solution during installation and is intended to be used as a starting point as you define the roles that align for your business and users. The provided roles can be modified by adding or removing duties and/or individual privileges to adjust the access granted to the role, or the roles can be deleted completely.

Additional roles can be created and mapped to the desired duties or privileges. Administrator users can change the mappings of roles, duties and privileges in the Oracle Retail Application Administration Console's User Interface.

Details about how to manage these application security policies are available in Managing User Security in the Oracle Retail Merchandising Administration Guide.

These roles are provided in the default security configuration for Merchandising’s Locations Destination:

  • Application Administrator

  • Data Steward

  • Supply Chain Analyst

Application Administrator

The Application Administrator is a part of a retailer's IT department responsible for maintaining and configuring the Pricing application. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining daily operations, such as daily batch processes of the application.

  • Supporting end-users and providing the first level of support for the application.

  • Applying patches and upgrades to the application on a regular basis.

  • Troubleshooting and resolving product issues.

  • Setting up users and security privileges for the application.

Data Steward

The Data Steward is responsible for the management of foundational data elements for Merchandising, which includes ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the data, as well as development and enforcement of standard processes.

Supply Chain Analyst

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling all aspects of supply chain management, including demand and capacity planning, product sourcing, and distribution, using the most efficient and cost effective means available. Usually focused on a group of suppliers and or locations within a category, key responsibilities include:

  • Analyzing supplier compliance performance to use in supplier negotiations and to optimize lead times settings to provide more accurate view of inbound inventory.

  • Analyzing cost and performance of shipping inside the retailer's supply chain to optimize the shipping schedules and sourcing locations for the retailer's stores.

  • Conducting root cause analysis on problem areas.

  • Recommending and implementing supply chain improvement programs.