Consultant/Solution Architect - Kinaxis

Desired Skill sets

Kinaxis, Rapid response, Implementation

Job Description

The role requires individuals to:

- Lead the Design of supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis Rapid Response for Clients across various industries, sectors and geographies specifically in various areas of Supply Chain Planning (Demand & Supply Planning, S&OP, Distribution Planning, MRP, Inventory Planning, Replenishment Planning)

- Provide functional and primarily Kinaxis tool expertise with an ability to Model and design solutions using the tool on a project which generally consists of 360degree stakeholder management viz. consultants, subcontractors, remote global resources, and clients employees

- Be Actively involved in Gap Analysis and scope finalization meetings to finalize the Solutions Architecture and related deliverables

- Indulge in Rapid Response system architecture design with deep understanding of the data models and DSMs, provide Inputs to Solution and Integration consultant, and guide the clients on technological best practices in the industry

- Support Solution Consultant and Project manager by providing technical guidance throughout the configuration, testing and release of supply chain planning solution

- Prepare detailed Use case for performance evaluation of Kinaxis based solution

- Provide guidance for Cutover and to Hypercare team on the Solutions design and configuration

- Contribute in building Kinaxis / Supply chain practice at the company and help grow the company by participating in pre-sales activities, building new solutions / offering that can strengthen company's capabilities in Supply Chain space.

- Create reusable assets to help accelerate delivery of solutions

Required Skills:

- End to end understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response tool, its data models and design to lead large projects as Solution architect

- Understanding of supply chain planning processes including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization

- Minimum 8 years total experience and at least one Kinaxis project implementation as a Solution Architect

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally

- Hands-on experience to configure the supply chain product and customize the solution as per clients

- Ability to create business blueprint documents and validate design by conforming to best industry practice

- Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels

- Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues

- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach

Preferred Skills:

- Should have completed Kinaxis certifications viz. Contributor Level 1, Author Level 1 and 2, Automated Algorithms.

- Ability to analyze large amount of data: R, Python, SQL knowledge

- Functional and system architecture knowledge of SAP ECC, APO and/or IBP implementation