Kinaxis Solution Architect

Charlotte - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Kinaxis - Solutions Consultant / Sr Solutions Consultant / Business Solution Consultant
Remote
Travelling ( Max 25% Chances)
(Expenses paid)
Location: Multiple Locations all over USA / Canada / India /Europe
Anyone who is authorized to work in USA are encouraged to apply : USC / Permanent / H4 EAD / GC EAD / L2 / E3 (all are encouraged to apply)

SUMMARY:
Candidate will work in the Enterprise IT Integrated Supply Chain (ITSC) team in the Planning domain to architect design configure test and deploy the end-to-end supply chain planning solutions with a focus on RapidResponse application and required integration with ERPs such as SAP Oracle.
In depth understanding of end-to-end Integrated Supply Chain Planning processes in Demand Planning Supply Planning Production Planning SIOP and Inventory Optimization. Configure the system identify gaps design & develop the solutions as required to improve the Planning and SIOP process including automation of processes / reduce cycle times / improve productivity / customer collaboration / supply network collaboration / vendor managed inventory process statistical forecasting etc.
Closely work with Business users IT Business partners Organization Global Business leaders and IT COEs to evaluate business problem statement analyze articulate and lead in end-to-end solution build including training using Rapid Response as Organization Enterprise Standard Planning application.

Responsibilities & Duties:
Architecting design and solution to support the realization of supply chain planning functionalities on Kinaxis RapidResponse Enterprise Datawarehouse.
Key focus on understanding/requirement gathering end to end Supply Chain Planning including aftermarket planning business processes identify potential areas of improvement and new developments automation of processes reduce cycle times and improve productivity.
Lead and Develop solutions in supply chain planning and after market planning by working identified gaps in meeting of business requirements. Conduct customer workshops to understand end to end business process requirements articulate in propose of the best possible solution.
Configure the supply chain planning systems to support business requirements design different seeded resources like worksheets/workbooks alerts metrics scorecards dashboards application of different control sets etc.
Build to design and develop technical/functional specifications with Kinaxis RapidResponse and SAP Planning applications working on different modules like Supply Planning/MRP Forecasting and Demand Planning ATP Aggregate Supply Planning Capacity Planning Attribute Based Planning Sales & Operations Planning with required interfaces and data management/data migration with source and target applications.
Support direction on data integration/data skills with multiple source and target systems.
Good collaboration with all stake holders which includes IT Business leaders external IT business partners end users and team members to come out with business problem statement initiate leading the solution development as required by adhering to the organizational guidelines and processes.
Supervise lead coach and mentor the responsible team.
Profile of the Candidate:
Must have good Supply Chain Planning domain experience with minimum 12-14 years of experience in Implementation of different Kinaxis RapidResponse modules like Supply Planning MRP MPS Forecasting and Demand Planning ATP Aggregate Supply Planning Capacity Planning Attribute Based Planning Sales & Operations Planning after-market planning
Implementation experience of three end to end projects within supply chain planning.
Needs to have in-depth knowledge in different seeded resources like worksheets Alerts Metrics scorecards control sets etc.
Must have strong hands-on experience by designing solutions in Kinaxis RapidResponse application.
Very good understanding of Supply Chain Planning Master Data Maintenance i.e Material Master BOM Work center Routings Vendor Master Customer Master Info records source list Schedule agreements contracts etc...
Must have good knowledge and experience on integration of Planning function with cross functional areas within supply chain such as Manufacturing Quality Materials Management Sales and Distribution Sourcing Logistics and Costing.
Knowledge of integrating Kinaxis RapidResponse with host ERP systems preferably SAP for both Inbound and Outbound Interfaces
Good understanding of building detailed functional and technical specifications
Added advantage with understanding of SAP/Oracle Planning and MRP Production Planning SAP APO experience.
Exceptional communication skills analytical and presentation skills problem solving skills and learning attitude are a must.
EDUCATION
Degree or equivalent standard preferably engineering.
Post-graduation and APICS certification are added advantage.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to travel as required up to 25% to the project locations in peak-times
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills to work in global environment
Good understanding and worked to deliver using agile way of a project management.
Added advantage with Kinaxis RapidResponse certifications

Jack Ami
Sr. Recruitment Manager

Kinaxis - Solutions Consultant / Sr Solutions Consultant / Business Solution ConsultantRemoteTravelling ( Max 25% Chances)(Expenses paid)Location: Multiple Locations all over USA / Canada / India /EuropeAnyone who is authorized to work in USA are encouraged to apply : USC / Permanent / H4 EAD / GC E...