Systems Engineer II

Description

Key Responsibilities
Configure, maintain, and enhance the Kinaxis Rapid Response platform (or equivalent supply chain planning solution) to meet business planning needs.
Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical system designs.
Build and modify workbooks, worksheets, resources, control tables, and data model elements to support demand, supply, and inventory planning processes.
Develop, execute, and document test plans, test cases, and validation activities across unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases.
Support end-to-end system implementations, including data integration, cutover, and hypercare activities.
Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and deliverables in partnership with project managers and cross-functional teams.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and performance concerns.
Partner with integration teams to manage data flows between Kinaxis and ERP or other source systems (e.g., Oracle EBS).
Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures.
Provide training and functional support to planners and business users.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience working with Kinaxis Rapid Response or another supply chain planning tool (e.g., SAP IBP, o9, Blue Yonder, Anaplan). Kinaxis experience strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of supply chain planning concepts (demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP).

Experience with project management practices, including planning, tracking, and coordinating deliverables across teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical system solutions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and business audiences.
Ability to work on-site in North Reading, MA, 5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on Kinaxis Rapid Response configuration and administration experience.

Experience with system testing methodologies and system implementation projects (full lifecycle preferred).

Experience with a detailed scheduling tool (e.g., production/finite scheduling systems).
Manufacturing background strongly preferred.
Kinaxis certification (e.g., Author Level 1/2, Contributor).
Project management certification or training (e.g., CAPM, PMP).
Experience integrating planning systems with ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle EBS, SAP).
Familiarity with data analysis or scripting tools (SQL, Python, or similar).Skills manufacturing, supply chain

Top Skills Detailsmanufacturing,supply chain

Additional

Skills & Qualifications
1. Kinaxis certification (e.g., Author Level 1/2, Contributor). Preferred
2. Familiarity with data analysis or scripting tools (SQL, Python, or similar).
3. Change management experience or training experience would be preferred

Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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