Solution Architect (Kinaxis Maestro)

UST; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Taguig is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design of Kinaxis RapidResponse applications across demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and at least 7 years of supply chain planning experience, including deep expertise in RapidResponse. Strong analytical and client-facing skills are crucial. This position offers opportunities to optimize workflows and serve as a subject matter expert for both technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, including Maestro systems implementation.
• Deep expertise in RapidResponse and strong client-facing skills.
• Active Kinaxis RapidResponse Authoring and Solution Architect certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro applications for various supply chain functions.
• Perform advanced authoring within Kinaxis, building dashboards and managing workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary contact for Kinaxis.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Client-Facing Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Kinaxis Workbooks

SAP Planning

Job description

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, including Maestro systems implementation
• 8-20 years of supply chain planning experience, deep RapidResponse expertise, and strong client-facing skills
• Proficient in developing Kinaxis workbooks, automations, and customizations, as well as overseeing closed-loop processes
• Has successfully led technical design initiatives for both inbound and outbound operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced project environments
• Active Kinaxis RapidResponse Authoring and Solution Architect certifications are strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Create and lead the end-to-end design of Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro applications for demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP. Convert business needs into functional specs and drive solution design/configuration for the CPG industry
• Contribute to design workshops on planning and system capabilities
• Develop technical specs using Kinaxis RapidResponse and SAP Planning platforms, including modules like Supply, Demand, Aggregate Supply, Capacity, and S&OP Planning
• Define scope and enhancements with cross-functional teams
• Configuration & Optimization: Perform advanced authoring within Kinaxis, including building dashboards, workbooks, scenarios, and managing data workflows
• Support system configuration, data validation, and integration testing
• Advocate for adoption of Maestro Planning processes
• Provide user support during testing, launch, and stabilization
• Work with IT/business teams for post-launch updates
• Serve as Kinaxis subject matter expert and primary contact
• Ensure clear communication between business and technical teams
• Audit current implementations across regions and suggest improvements
• Coordinate with vendors and CoE, assessing complex enhancements