Kinaxis Solutions Consultant - REMOTE

Cognisol; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Kinaxis Solutions Consultant to enhance supply chain processes through effective implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse. This role involves collaborating with agile teams, documenting functional designs, and providing expert guidance on system capabilities. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will analyze operational data and identify opportunities for optimization. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise in supply chain management and technical acumen will drive impactful solutions. If you're passionate about transforming supply chain strategies, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse or similar implementations.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure and customize Kinaxis RapidResponse as per client requirements.
• Create functional design documentation and evaluate business processes.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Agile / Scrum Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Job description

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• Should possess strong end-to-end Supply chain management business functional experience with integrated ERP and SCM Software platforms
• Ability to visualize cross-functional business process across Demand planning, S&OP, Supply Planning, Production planning & Scheduling etc across various business lines
• Should have hands-on implementation and support experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse for different modules.
• Create functional design documentation, software specifications, testing/training scenarios and evaluate business processes for improvement opportunities
• Provide expert functional and process guidance on system capabilities and solution approaches.
• Configure Kinaxis RapidResponse and customize solutions as per clients’ requirements
• Be a part of an Agile project team utilizing the Agile / Scrum methodologies, working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, closely partnering with business stakeholders.

Position – Kinaxis Solutions Consultant

Location – REMOTE

Type- Contract/Fulltime

Job Description

• Should possess strong end-to-end Supply chain management business functional experience with integrated ERP and SCM Software platforms
• Ability to visualize cross-functional business process across Demand planning, S&OP, Supply Planning, Production planning & Scheduling etc across various business lines
• Should have hands-on implementation and support experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse for different modules.
• Create functional design documentation, software specifications, testing/training scenarios and evaluate business processes for improvement opportunities
• Provide expert functional and process guidance on system capabilities and solution approaches.
• Configure Kinaxis RapidResponse and customize solutions as per clients’ requirements
• Be a part of an Agile project team utilizing the Agile / Scrum methodologies, working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, closely partnering with business stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Functional: Expertise and In-depth knowledge of supply chain planning in the areas of Supply and Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Material requirements planning, Long term capacity planning, rough cut capacity planning, resource planning, capacity constraints and scheduling.
• Analytical: Ability to analyze supply chain operational data, to identify opportunities and develop insights. Perform fit-gap analysis.
• Technical: Ability to provide Functional specifications and process flows, adopting Kinaxis RapidResoponse platform to Development team, Ensure requirements are tested and own the UAT, End user training, and Post deployment enhancements.
• Strong business acumen and execution experience in supply chain process and systems
• Very good collaboration skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural teams spread across geographies.

Key Experience And Education Requirements

• 4-5 years of recent experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse or similar solution implementations
• Prior Solution developer experience of 2-3 projects on Kinaxis Rapid Response platform across industry verticals.
• Experience in FMCG/CPG/Retail/Manufacturing industry. Multinational exposure is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Tier-1 Engineering Colleges preferred)
• MBA Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics /Engineering (preferred)
• Kinaxis certifications will be an added advantage
• Any relevant supply chain specific certifications like APICS (desirable)