Lead Architect, Maestro Kinaxis Solutions, Supply Chain Planning

McKesson is an impact‑driven Fortune 10 company committed to improving health care outcomes. This role is a key part of our growth strategy in supply chain planning. We seek candidates who can bridge business, IT, and system integration perspectives to deliver sustainable, high‑value Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions.

Lead Architect, Maestro Kinaxis Solutions – Supply Chain Planning

• Solution Ownership & Design
  • Own the overall Kinaxis solution architecture across Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP, and Control Tower (as applicable).
  • Lead solution design decisions, ensuring alignment with business strategy and planning maturity.
  • Execute fit‑gap analysis, configuration strategy, and design sign‑off.
  • Apply Kinaxis best practices while balancing necessary customizations.
• Delivery & Execution
  • Partner with system integrators (e.g., Accenture) to oversee configuration, integrations, data loads, and testing.
  • Serve as the primary Kinaxis functional escalation point during delivery.
• Stakeholder & Governance Management
  • Lead planning stakeholders as the business‑facing solution owner.
  • Facilitate design workshops, executive reviews, and decision forums.
  • Provide status, risk, and mitigation updates to program leadership and support go/no‑go decisions.
• Functional & Technical Expertise
  • Strong experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response for Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP/IBP.
  • Deep understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain planning processes and ERP integrations (SAP S/4 preferred).
  • Familiarity with data models, interfaces, and planning master data.
• Leadership & Delivery
  • Proven experience leading large‑scale Kinaxis implementations.
  • Effective stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Experience working with global, cross‑functional teams.
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution.
• Certifications (Preferred) APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD;
  Kinaxis Rapid Response Author or Contributor certifications highly desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or transformation roles.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross‑functional supply chain projects.
• Track record implementing advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis Rapid Response, Maestro, SAP IBP, O9, or similar.
• Experience leading end‑to‑end system implementations, including design, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and hyper‑care.
• Background in complex, fast‑paced environments (life sciences or similar industries preferred).
• Experience in large‑scale programs with multimillion‑dollar budgets and globally distributed teams.

General office demands; relocation assistance/allowance is not budgeted for this position.

Base pay range: $156,400 – $260,600. Compensation is based on performance, experience, skills, equity, and market conditions. Additional benefits may include annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page.

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