Kinaxis Technical Lead

Visteon; Pune District, Chennai District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Visteon is seeking a Kinaxis Technical Lead to drive end-to-end Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro implementations across Chennai, Bangalore, and Pune. The role requires 7+ years of hands-on Kinaxis experience, data model governance, and strong SQL scripting skills.

You will design integrations with SAP, QAD, and EDW, optimize performance, and mentor junior consultants. The candidate should hold a BS/MS/PhD in a related field and demonstrate ITIL familiarity, excellent English communication, and a

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro; at least 2 full end-to-end implementations.
• BS/MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field.
• Proven expertise in data model customization, resource development, and external system integration.
• Track record resolving performance issues in Kinaxis environments.
• Strong supply chain planning knowledge: demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, MRP/MPS.
• Proficiency in Kinaxis scripting and SQL.
• Kinaxis certification.
• Maestro/AI modules and API integration experience a plus.
• Familiarity with ITIL concepts or service management practices (incident, change, problem).
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Kinaxis implementations and upgrades, from requirements through go-live.
• Design and manage data model changes custom tables, fields, views, and relationships.
• Build and maintain dashboards, workbooks, alerts, simulation scenarios, and KPIs.
• Design and implement integrations with external systems (SAP, QAD, EDW).
• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in configurations, calculations, and data loads.
• Enforce solution architecture standards and mentor the junior Kinaxis consultant.

Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro

SQL

Kinaxis scripting

English communication

Supply chain planning

ITIL familiarity

API integration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering/SC/OR/CS/Statistics

Tools

SAP

QAD

EDW

Job description

Job title: Kinaxis Technical Lead

Job Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Pune

Experience: 7-10 Years

Job Description

Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2024, we recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business.

Primary subject matter expert for Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro within Global IT. Responsible for platform architecture, data model governance, resource development, external system integration, performance optimization, and mentoring the junior Kinaxis Technical Consultant.

• Lead end-to-end Kinaxis implementations and upgrades, from requirements through go-live.
• Design and manage data model changes custom tables, fields, views, and relationships.
• Build and maintain dashboards, workbooks, alerts, simulation scenarios, and KPIs.
• Design and implement integrations with external systems (SAP, QAD, EDW).
• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in configurations, calculations, and data loads.
• Enforce solution architecture standards and mentor the junior Kinaxis consultant.

Experience and Required Skills

• 7+ years hands-on Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro; at least 2 full end-to-end implementations.
• BS/MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field.
• Proven expertise in data model customization, resource development, and external system integration.
• Track record resolving performance issues in Kinaxis environments.
• Strong supply chain planning knowledge: demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, MRP/MPS.
• Proficiency in Kinaxis scripting and SQL.
• Kinaxis certification.
• Maestro/AI modules and API integration experience a plus.
• Familiarity with ITIL concepts or service management practices (incident, change, problem).
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.