IMTEK, a Kearney company, Solution Architect- Kinaxis RapidResponse (Maestro Track)

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consulting firm seeks a Solution Architect specializing in Kinaxis RapidResponse for remote work. The role involves leading system design, client interactions, and ensuring best practices in supply chain solutions. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in supply chain planning and client-facing roles.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years implementing Kinaxis RapidResponse applications.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing or business consulting.
• Proficient in client engagement and C-level stakeholder negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions.
• Primary interface with clients and guide end-to-end solution delivery.
• Participate in requirements gathering and system integration testing.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Client Interaction

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Academic degree in Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain or Operations Research

Tools

Kinaxis RapidResponse

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

This position is remote.

Who we are:

IMTEK, a Kearney company, specializes in supply chain consulting and systems integration, partnering with organizations to optimize their supply chain operations and boost business performance. With deep industry expertise and innovative technology, IMTEK designs, implements, and supports customized supply chain solutions that drive efficiency, agility, and sustained growth. Learn more at https://imtek.ca/services/

About Kearney:

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm. For nearly 100 years, we have been a trusted advisor to C-suites, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations. Our people make us who we are. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen; we help our clients break through. To learn more about Kearney, please visit www.kearney.com .

What you will do:

As a Solution Architect- Kinaxis RapidResponse (Maestro Track) at IMTEK, a Kearney company, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse (Maestro) solutions, ensuring that clients achieve their desired business outcomes. You will act as the primary interface between clients and the technical team, guiding the end-to-end solution delivery and ensuring the adoption of best practices.

Your Contribution:

Serving as the primary interface with the clients, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve established goals including the success of the end-to-end solution delivery and the adoption of standard business practices.

Participate in requirements discovery/gathering sessions with clients to develop requirements specifications documentation.

Configuration knowledge of RapidResponse (Maestro) system to support business requirements and design/propose configuration options for various resources like workbooks, scorecards, metrics, etc.

Support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Excellent understanding of supply chain planning functions.

Ability to interact with clients in different time zones and/or in different shifts.

Understand supply chain industry trends and benchmark customers against the same.

Work with partners and business development leads to articulate the value of Maestro and be able to discuss our implementation methodology/approach.

What we are looking for:

Primary Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in implementation of different Kinaxis RapidResponse(Maestro) applications, such as Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Forecasting and Demand Planning, Supply Planning, inventory planning and optimization, Constraint Planning, and advanced algorithms.

Multiple cycles of leading development teams in complex supply-chain solution design, development, and testing

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production planning, materials management, and management consulting or business consulting roles.

Experience in engaging and negotiating with C-level stakeholders

Experience working with major ERPs.

A passion for working in customer-facing roles, with strong communication and presentation skills.

Academic degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research or a related field with an excellent academic record.

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Skills:

Hands-on experience in planning software.

In-depth Knowledge of integrating planning systems, specifically RapidResponse(Maestro) , with ERP and legacy systems for inbound/outbound interfaces.

A passion for working in customer-facing roles, with strong communication and presentation skills.

Kinaxis RapidResponse(Maestro) Certifications.

Compensation and Benefits:

The position includes a competitive benefits package.

IMTEK, a Kearney company is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our members, partners and colleagues to grow and navigate what’s next. We understand, respect, and value diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.