Kinaxis Architect

Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company, seeks a Kinaxis Architect to own end-to-end solution architecture for demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and S&OP/IBP across global rollouts. The role demands 15+ years of experience with Kinaxis, providing architecture decisions, governance, and delivery leadership.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to drive strategic value realization and transformational programs.

Qualifications

• Kinaxis RapidResponse architecture (technical + functional) required.
• End-to-end supply chain planning experience.
• Enterprise solution design experience.
• Data modeling and integration architecture skills.
• Performance and scaling strategy for large deployments.
• Strong stakeholder and executive communication.
• Deep functional knowledge in supply chain planning.
• Demand planning and S&OP/IBP knowledge.
• Kinaxis data model and schema design experience.
• Interface and integration frameworks for ERP systems.
• Ability to handle large data volumes and performance tuning.
• Upgrade and release management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Bridge client needs and business goals through requirements and innovative Kinaxis solutions.
• Spearhead architecture, design, and development for product/project delivery with a high-performing team.
• Ensure knowledge upgrade and adoption of new technologies to meet quality standards.
• Review architecture deliverables and enforce governance and best practices across projects.
• Train and develop team to maintain skilled resources in the technology.

Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponse

End to end Planning

Enterprise Design

Data Modeling & Integration

Performance & Scaling

Stakeholder Communication

Functional Knowledge

Demand Planning

Supply & Capacity Planning

Inventory Optimization

S&OP / IBP

Scenario & What If

Technical Knowledge

Kinaxis data model & schema

Interface & Integration

Large data volume handling

Performance tuning

Upgrade & release mgmt

Job description

Experience (Kinaxis Architect) Total Experience: 15+ years Kinaxis Experience: 10+ years (end to end implementations & transformations)

Role Depth: Architect / Lead Designer / Technical Functional Authority Program Type: Large global rollouts, complex landscapes, COE models

Core Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Ownership Own end to end Kinaxis solution architecture across demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and S&OP/IBP. Define target state architecture aligned to business strategy and planning maturity. Drive architectural decisions covering: Data model design Planning logic & scenarios Integration patterns Performance & scalability Design & Governance Lead solution design authority across projects and operations. Review and approve functional and technical designs. Establish architecture standards, best practices, and governance models. Ensure consistency across enhancements, rollouts, and regional deployments. Integration & Platform Strategy Own Kinaxis integration strategy with ERP and upstream/downstream systems. Define data flow, latency, reconciliation, and error handling principles. Ensure high availability, performance, and platform stability. Delivery & Transformation Partner with business leaders to translate enterprise planning needs into scalable Kinaxis designs. Guide delivery teams through complex implementations and upgrades. Oversee UAT strategy, cutover planning, and go live readiness. Support post go live stabilization and value realization. Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement Act as primary Kinaxis architectural advisor to senior stakeholders. Support roadmap definition, solution evaluation, and estimations. Provide thought leadership on supply chain planning transformations.

Mandatory Skills

• Kinaxis RapidResponse Architecture (Technical + Functional)
• End to end Supply Chain Planning
• Enterprise Solution Design
• Data Modeling & Integration Architecture
• Performance & Scaling Strategy
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication
• Functional Knowledge (Strong)
• Demand Planning
• Supply & Capacity Planning
• Inventory Optimization
• S&OP / IBP
• Scenario & What If Planning
• Technical Knowledge (Strong)
• Kinaxis data model & schema design
• Interface & integration frameworks
• Large data volume handling
• Performance tuning & optimization
• Upgrade & release management

Good to Have

• Kinaxis certification(s)
• SAP ECC / S/4HANA integration experience
• COE / Global template ownership
• Manufacturing Pre sales or solution strategy exposure

Key Responsibilities

1. To bridge the gap between client needs and business goals by gathering requirements, crafting innovative solutions with deep domain/technology expertise, and driving successful implementations that propel strategic initiatives.

2. To spearhead the architecture, design, and development (through a high-performing team) of innovative solutions for product/project & sustenance delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

3. To ensure knowledge up-gradation and work with new technologies so that the solution is current and meets quality standards and the client requirements

4. To review architecture and design deliverables and ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices ,architectural standards simultaneously establish and enforce governance /compliance measures.

5. To train and develop team so as to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained manpower in the said technology and delivery.