Kinaxis Solutions Architect - Emerging Platforms Lead

Bristlecone; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone is seeking an experienced Kinaxis Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering end-to-end Kinaxis implementations and possess strong expertise in supply chain planning processes.

This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, functional teams, and technical teams to deliver scalable and high-quality supply chain solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Kinaxis RapidResponse experience.
• Experience leading multiple end-to-end Kinaxis implementation projects as a Solutions Architect or Lead Consultant.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts (demand, supply, inventory, capacity).
• Experience integrating Kinaxis with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Strong data modeling and configuration experience within Kinaxis.
• Experience working in Agile project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions.
• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into scalable Kinaxis solutions.
• Design solution architecture aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Configure and customize Kinaxis applications, including data models, workbooks, dashboards, and planning applications.
• Lead solution workshops and provide functional and technical guidance to project teams.
• Integrate Kinaxis with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other enterprise applications.
• Develop and review solution design documents, technical specifications, and deployment strategies.
• Perform solution validation, testing, and production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior consultants and provide technical leadership.
• Ensure adherence to implementation methodologies, governance, and quality standards.
• Support pre-sales activities, solution demonstrations, and effort estimation when required.

Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Data modeling

Agile project mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Eng or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Bristlecone is seeking an experienced Kinaxis Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering end-to-end Kinaxis implementations and possess strong expertise in supply chain planning processes.

This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, functional teams, and technical teams to deliver scalable and high-quality supply chain solutions.