Operations Research Analyst

Jobtailor; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinaxis is seeking a highly skilled Optimization Specialist to translate business needs into Maestro product specifications and embed advanced optimization models. You will work in cross-functional teams to deploy Maestro features that balance inventory, capacity, and lead times.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, customer-facing responsibilities, and strong collaboration with product and engineering teams. Prior experience with SaaS supply chain platforms is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience within Supply Chain Management platforms.
• Experience in software or technology-driven environments.
• Strong foundation in Operations Research and optimization techniques (linear programming, MILP, heuristics, constraint-based modeling).
• Ability to translate analytical outputs into actionable business insights.
• Experience with SaaS Supply Chain platform projects.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies for system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted expertise and support throughout development of Kinaxis Maestro concepts.
• Understand customer challenges and help solve complex supply chain issues.
• Support deployment of Kinaxis solutions.
• Translate requirements into Maestro specifications and embed optimization models.
• Design and develop advanced algorithmic logic using Maestro scripting.
• Configure and implement Maestro to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to align Maestro with system capabilities.
• Develop production planning workflows balancing capacity, lead times and demand.
• Assist in data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote reusable OR-based patterns to standardize Maestro resources.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Operations Research

Optimization Techniques

Algorithm Development

Data Analysis

Python

SQL

Maestro Scripting

SaaS Supply Chain Platforms

Linear Programming

Mixed Integer Programming

Heuristic Approaches

Constraint-Based Modeling

Entity Relationship Diagram Logic

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Production Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Maestro Scripting

Job description

• Provide trusted expertise and contribute, review and support throughout the development phase of concepts within Kinaxis Maestro product
• Responsible for understanding Kinaxis’ customers’ most pressing business challenges and will be committed to supporting our customers by solving complex issues in their Supply Chain Management practice
• Responsible for supporting Solution Development activities throughout the deployment of Kinaxis solutions
• Translate business requirements into Kinaxis Maestro product specifications, following Supply Chain Industry trends and best practices
• Translate complex supply chain problems into analytical / mathematical models (e.g., optimization, heuristics, constraint-based logic) and embed them into Maestro solutions
• Work in small POD teams with domain experts and stakeholders to rapidly understand problems and deliver usable solutions
• Configure and implement the Kinaxis Maestro product to meet customer business requirements, ensuring high-quality solution configurations, alignment with user stories, and completion within project timelines
• Design and develop advanced algorithmic logic (e.g., allocation, prioritization, capacity balancing) using Maestro scripting and embedded algorithms
• Support Quality Control/Quality Assurance in validating and testing the solution
• Provide recommendations to improve future workflows and implementations
• Collaborate with Product Managers and internal stakeholders to align the Kinaxis Maestro solution with system capabilities
• Support in developing and enhancing inventory management modules to balance service levels, working capital, and system efficiency, leveraging optimization techniques and data-driven decision frameworks
• Support in developing Production Planning workflows that balance capacity, lead times, and demand variability, incorporating constraint-based and optimization-driven logic
• Participate and provide continued support to the customer during the Early Innovator program of the project to ensure the customer understands the solution and how it integrates into their supply chain management objectives and practices
• Conduct data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend them to the project team to increase the effectiveness of the developed solution
• Continuously identify opportunities to standardize and enhance Maestro resources using reusable OR-based solution patterns
• High ownership and a bias toward action: you move things forward without waiting for perfect clarity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of working experience within Supply Chain Management platforms
• Experience working in a software or technology-driven environment
• Strong foundation in Operations Research and optimization techniques - including Linear Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, heuristic approaches to solving nonlinear problems, and constraint-based modeling - is highly preferred
• Ability to translate mathematical/analytical outputs into actionable business insights for stakeholders
• Passion for working in customer-facing roles and able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies for system implementation
• Ability to interpret business requirements and convert them into entity relationship diagram logic
• Understanding of the software deployment life cycle, including business requirements definition, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user training, and deployment
• A proactive self-starter who takes initiative in work and learning and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, able to synthesize a high volume of complex information to determine the best course of action
• Works well in a team environment and can work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to bridge technical and business teams
• Experience in SaaS Supply Chain platform projects
• Knowledge of software extensions and embedded algorithms is an advantage
• Experience in data analysis or software development tools, including but not limited to Python and SQL
• Experience with optimization models, analytical problem-solving, or algorithm development in a supply chain context is a strong advantage
• Exposure to simulation, scenario analysis, or decision-support modeling frameworks is preferred
• Comfortably operating in ambiguous environments where problems are not fully defined upfront
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management and Operations Research, with a strong focus on optimization techniques and algorithm development. Proficient in translating complex analytical outputs into actionable business insights while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
• Optimization Techniques
• Algorithm Development
• Data Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Linear Programming
• Mixed Integer Programming
• Heuristic Approaches
• Constraint-Based Modeling
• Entity Relationship Diagram Logic
• SaaS Supply Chain Platforms
• Maestro Scripting
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Software Development Tools
• Optimization Models

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Data-Driven Decision Frameworks
• Production Planning

Tools & Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• Agile Methodologies