Kinaxis Solution Consultant; RapidResponse​/Maestro

Job Overview

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is seeking a Kinaxis Solution Consultant with a deep understanding of demand and supply planning functions to join the Connected Planning & Fulfillment practice. This role requires a combination of strong business process insight, technical Kinaxis expertise, and the ability to manage client‑facing engagements across industries.

Ideal candidates will bring hands‑on implementation experience, deep functional knowledge in demand and supply planning, and the ability to lead or support full lifecycle solution delivery efforts from discovery to go‑live.

Remote

As required by Client

Pay Range: $70,000–230,000 USD + Bonus

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required. Equivalent experience includes a proven track record of skills, Kinaxis certifications, professional accomplishments, or training related to the role.
• 7+ (10+ for senior principal consultant) years of business process development and / or APS application support that include but not limited to forecasting, demand planning, and fulfillment.
• 7+ (10+ for senior principal consultant) years of specific knowledge related to the user configuration of Kinaxis.
• Led and managed minimum 2–3 full lifecycle Supply Chain Planning implementations in large and complex environments.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Outstanding problem‑solving and analytical skills, knowledge of data analytics toolkits.
• Willingness to manage extensive travel as dictated by engagement requirements.

• Certifications such as PMP, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, ACPF, Six Sigma.
• Experience with Alteryx, Snowflake, or data integration platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SDLC methodologies.
• Previous consulting experience with Fortune 500 supply chains.

• Own moderate to large‑sized work streams within Kinaxis consulting engagements.
• Guide solution configuration, testing, and go‑live support across Rapid Response or Maestro modules.
• Conduct fit/gap analyses, define system architecture, and translate business requirements into functional designs.
• Lead and document testing efforts including system integration and UAT phases.
• Support change management, end user training, and post‑implementation hypercare.
• Act as SME for Kinaxis, providing internal mentorship and contributing to Spinnaker SCA’s growing knowledge base.
• Analyze current state planning systems and processes to assess maturity.
• Define blueprints and transformation roadmaps for future state designs.
• Collaborate on scope, roles/responsibilities (RACI), and organizational design.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed solution specs.
• Facilitate risk management, stakeholder alignment, and reporting throughout lifecycle.
• Support deployment, issue triage, and handoff to support teams.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

Spinnaker SCA is a supply chain consultancy purpose‑built for today’s volatility and tomorrow’s opportunities. We design and deliver smarter supply chains using a hands‑on blend of strategic thinking, digital systems know‑how, and practical execution.