Analyst 5, Business Applications
Job Summary
Were looking for an experienced Analyst 5 Business Applications - Planning to join our organization in Bengaluru this role you will lead the strategic planning implementation and optimization of our Kinaxis platform driving supply chain excellence across the organization. You will combine technical expertise with business acumen to deliver impactful solutions that enhance planning efficiency and organizational performance.
- Lead the design configuration and optimization of Kinaxis solutions to support demand planning supply planning and inventory optimization initiatives
- Manage end-to-end system implementations and upgrades ensuring seamless integration with existing enterprise systems and minimal business disruption
- Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and system configurations that drive operational efficiency
- Oversee the development and maintenance of planning models reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to stakeholders
- Direct cross-functional teams including business analysts system administrators and end-users to ensure successful system adoption and utilization
- Establish and enforce best practices for system governance data quality and process standardization across the planning function
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization implementing solutions that enhance performance and reduce operational costs
- Provide strategic guidance on system enhancements technology upgrades and emerging planning methodologies to support organizational growth
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align system capabilities with business objectives and strategic initiatives
- Mentor and develop team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
Qualifications :
- 12 years of professional experience in supply chain planning demand planning or business systems management
- 5 years of hands-on experience with KinaxisRapidResponse platform including configuration customization and optimization
- Proven experience leading system implementations and managing complex technical projects from conception through deployment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Proficiency in data analysis SQL queries and reporting tools to extract and interpret planning data
- Demonstrated expertise in supply chain planning processes including demand forecasting inventory optimization and supply planning
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP Oracle or similar) and their integration with planning platforms
- Excellent project management capabilities with experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and best practices in supply chain planning
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Preferred: Certification in Kinaxis RapidResponse or related supply chain planning credentials
- Preferred: Experience with advanced analytics machine learning applications in planning or cloud-based planning solutions
Additional Information :
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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