Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Position:
Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Location:

Remote
Contract Position

Relevant Kinaxis experience (proper hands-on at solution consultant level) they are expecting is at least 5+ years. Kinaxis experience could be in either Demand Planning or Supply Planning or both.

Scope:
Responsible for solution design and delivery of the Kinaxis system
Excellent understanding of the Kinaxis solution footprint, with deep knowledge of supply planning solutions
Leads/facilitates business diagnostics, As-Is process analysis, and To-Be design workshops, and can translate outcomes into solution design documents that support business requirements
Ability to review functional specifications and designs, and provide inputs to enhance the quality of deliverables
Ability to review existing systems and tools and recommend improvement opportunities
Experience implementing planning solutions for a large global manufacturer or CPG company is preferred, but not required
Ability to configure Kinaxis planning solutions and implement them independently with oversight from a Kinaxis architect
Ability to influence business decisions on technology by leveraging experience, industry best practices, and standard methodologies
Ability to deliver in fast-paced environments using agile methodologies
Assist the delivery manager and Kinaxis architect with project planning, including detailed plans, estimates, and timelines
Set up and coordinate user acceptance testing, and support final acceptance and critical-phase sign-off by business owners
Communicate project risks and issues that may negatively impact schedule, scope, or budget

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
MBA or master's degree (or equivalent) in supply chain or logistics is preferred but not required
Technical experience (8+ years total in supply chain solutions, with Kinaxis or similar tools):
5+ years of proven experience in Kinaxis supply planning implementations is mandatory; project, enhancement, and/or POC experience is required (end-user or superuser experience alone does not qualify)
Implementation experience and functional knowledge of material planning systems and processes is desirable
Hands-on experience integrating Kinaxis with SAP S/4

HANA or SAP ECC is highly desirable but not mandatory
Experience collaborating with cross-cultural, distributed teams to gather requirements, make design decisions, and support testing and delivery
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Kinaxis experience may be in demand planning, supply planning, or both. While 5+ years of Kinaxis experience is preferred, strong candidates with somewhat less experience may be considered if they demonstrate the right skills and background.