Sr Specialist, IT Tech Lead Planning (Remote)

Vantive; Región Centro; A distancia; MXN 480.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vantive is seeking a Senior Specialist, IT Tech Lead to ensure supply chain planning applications meet business requirements and stay in a steady state throughout their lifecycle. You will lead technical design, validation, and collaboration across IT and business teams.

The role involves owning system ownership, governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with remote work options across the country. Strong Kinaxis and SQL skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse building worksheets, dashboards and alerts.
• Technical knowledge of SQL and data integration concepts (APIs, batch jobs, ETL).
• Strong knowledge of Kinaxis platform data modeling concepts (tables, linkages, configuration).
• Ability to develop and execute test scripts, validation plans, and system documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage supply chain planning and reporting applications per business requirements.
• Serve as technical specialist, gathering needs, defining requirements, and architecting solutions.
• Lead system testing execution and change management in regulated environments.
• Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, defect tracking, and issue resolution with IT and business teams.
• Act as the liaison between IT, business process owners, and external vendors.

Conocimientos

Java

.NET

SQL

APIs

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Descripción del empleo

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role at Vantive

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, IT Tech Lead planning to serve as a Technical Lead, responsible for ensuring supply chain planning global applications meet business requirements and remain in a steady state throughout their lifecycle. This role requires hands‑on experience with supply chain planning application such as Rapid Response.

• Own and manage supply chain planning and reporting applications, ensuring they are designed, operated, and maintained per business requirements.
• Serve as the Technical specialist, gathering and analyzing business needs, defining requirements, and architecting solutions.
• Lead system testing execution and change management in a regulated and non‑regulated environment.
• Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, defect tracking, and issue resolution in collaboration with IT and business teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT, business process owners, and external vendors.

Open to applicants across the country, this is a remote position

What You’ll Be Doing

System Ownership & Governance

• Implement solutions that align with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain system documentation, including functional requirements, design specifications, validation plans, and change control records.
• Ensure systems remain in a validated state throughout their lifecycle.

Technical Solution Design

• Gather, analyze, and document technical requirements, workflows, and process improvements.
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with IT teams to develop and deploy configurable solutions in Rapid Response and other planning/ reporting applications.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with Vantive’s Digital Transformation strategy.

Validation, Testing & Compliance

• Develop and execute test scripts, UAT scenarios, and validation plans for new implementations and system changes.
• Manage risk assessments, audits, and regulatory inspections related to system validation and compliance.

System Maintenance, Enhancements & Issue Resolution

• Oversee system upgrades, patches, and maintenance, recommending enhancements as needed.
• Manage issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution for system defects.
• Work closely with business process owners to ensure applications align with operational needs.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for system support and enhancements.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate should have a strong technical foundation with hands‑on experience in enterprise application support, configuration, and deployment.

Key Technical Competencies Include

• Programming & Scripting: Basic understanding of Java, .NET, and SQL, with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot application logic, scripts, and database queries.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Knowledge of AWS or Azure, including experience with deploying, configuring, and maintaining applications in a cloud environment.
• Application Deployment & Support: Familiarity with system integrations, web services (APIs), and troubleshooting production issues.
• Validation & Compliance: Experience working in a regulated healthcare, pharma, or life sciences environment with understanding of CSV (Computer System Validation) and GxP requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in building worksheets, dashboards and alerts in Kinaxis rapid response tool.
• Technical knowledge of SQL, data integration concepts (APIs, batch jobs, ETL)
• Strong knowledge of Kinaxis platform Data modeling concepts (table structures, linkages, configuration)
• Ability to develop and execute test scripts, validation plans, and system documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Kinaxis Author Level 1, Administrator Level 1 and Integration Level 1
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or cloud‑based environments.
• Basic project management experience (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to address complex system issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.