Kinaxis Solutions Analyst

Apex Tool Group; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group in Lexington, SC is seeking a Kinaxis Solutions Analyst to administer and enhance the Kinaxis Maestro platform across supply chain planning. You will configure, support users, test changes, and drive process improvements with stakeholders.

The role requires supply chain planning experience; familiarity with Kinaxis RapidResponse or Maestro is preferred. Travel up to 20% with potential peak 50% during deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years in supply chain planning or related IT/Business role.
• Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or Maestro administration.
• Knowledge of demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, deployment, or production planning.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with user support, training, or Kinaxis certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20%; peak periods may require more travel.

Responsibilities

• Support Kinaxis Maestro platform administration and governance activities.
• Design, test, and deploy Maestro authoring changes (workbooks, dashboards, alerts, workflows).
• Gather requirements and document changes with stakeholders for scalable improvements.
• Coordinate with IT and business partners on data management and alignment.
• Troubleshoot system, data, and process issues; coordinate resolutions.
• Assist testing, documentation, training, and end-user adoption for enhancements.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Kinaxis expertise

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

User support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Operations

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro administration

ERP/data tools

Job description

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Kinaxis Solutions Analyst

Location

Lexington, SC, US 29072
Huntersville, NC, US 28078
Sparks, MD, US 21152
Dayton, OH, US 45417
Jonesboro, AR, US 72401
Apex, NC, US 27539

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Kinaxis Solutions Analyst supports the administration, enhancement, and continuous improvement of the company’s Kinaxis Maestro platform. This role contributes to platform configuration, user support, issue resolution, testing, and process improvement across supply chain planning. Working with supply chain, IT, master data, and business stakeholders, this individual helps coordinate customer-provided data management and supports Maestro changes that improve planning effectiveness, governance, scalability, and user adoption. Supply chain planning experience is required; experience with AI, machine learning, or production scheduling is a plus. This position will be based in any of our office locations.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Support administration of the Kinaxis Maestro platform, including user access, role management, data management, environment coordination, and governance activities
• Support the design, testing, and deployment of Maestro authoring changes, including worksheets, dashboards, alerts, workflows, and related planning functionality
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, document changes, and support scalable process and system improvements
• Coordinate with IT and business stakeholders to support customer-provided data management and process alignment
• Troubleshoot system, data, and process issues and coordinate resolution with IT and business partners
• Support testing, documentation, training, and end-user adoption for enhancements, fixes, releases, and process improvements
• Collaborate across demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, and production planning to support planning effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Support master data validation, cleansing, and issue resolution
• Support Kinaxis deployments, enhancements, and implementation activities

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, supply chain systems, or a related business/technology role
• Experience supporting Kinaxis RapidResponse or Kinaxis Maestro administration, configuration, or authoring activities.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning processes, including demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, deployment, or production planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with user support, training, ERP/data tools, or Kinaxis certification is preferred; experience applying AI, advanced analytics, or automation in supply chain or planning environments is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 20%; at peak periods, travel may increase to 50%

AtApex Tool Group(www.apextoolgroup.com),we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina