Lead Architect, Maestro Kinaxis Solutions, Supply Chain Planning

MSL McKesson Strategic Services Limited; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 156,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson seeks a Lead Architect for Maestro Kinaxis Solutions, responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform across demand, supply, and integrated planning processes. This role bridges business, IT, and system integrators to translate requirements into scalable Kinaxis solutions, ensuring operational readiness and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities include design decisions, fit-gap analysis, and overseeing configuration, data loads, and testing with SI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in supply chain planning, operations, or transformation roles.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional supply chain projects.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Kinaxis solution architecture across Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP, and Control Tower.
• Lead solution design decisions aligned with business strategy and planning maturity.
• Partner with System Integrators to oversee configuration, integrations, data loads, and testing.
• Serve as the primary business-facing solution lead for planning stakeholders and governance.

Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponse expertise

Supply chain planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Maestro Kinaxis Solutions

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Lead Architect, Maestro Kinaxis Solutions, Supply Chain Planning

Current Need:

The Lead Architect, Maestro Kinaxis Solutions, Supply Chain Planning is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Kinaxis RapidResponse solution, ensuring it delivers business value across demand, supply, and integrated planning processes. This role bridges business, IT, and system integrators, translating business requirements into scalable Kinaxis solutions and ensuring operational readiness and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Ownership & Design

• Own the overall Kinaxis solution architecture across Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP, and Control Tower (as applicable).
• Lead solution design decisions , ensuring alignment with business strategy and planning maturity.
• Drive fit-gap analysis , configuration strategy, and design sign-off.
• Ensure Kinaxis best practices are applied while balancing customization needs.

Delivery & Execution

• Partner with System Integrators (e.g., Accenture) to oversee configuration, integrations, data loads, and testing .
• Act as the primary Kinaxis functional escalation point during delivery.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Serve as the primary business-facing solution lead for planning stakeholders.
• Facilitate design workshops, executive reviews, and decision forums.
• Provide clear status, risk, and mitigation updates to program leadership.
• Support go/no-go decisions with fact-based readiness assessments.

Functional & Technical

• Strong expertise in Kinaxis RapidResponse (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP/IBP).
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes .
• Experience with ERP integrations (SAP S/4 preferred).
• Familiarity with data models, interfaces, and planning master data.

Leadership & Delivery

• Proven experience leading large-scale Kinaxis implementations .
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience working with global, cross-functional teams .
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution.

Certifications (Preferred)

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.
• Kinaxis Rapid Response Author or Contributor certifications are highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
• Typically requires, 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or transformation roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in leading cross‑functional supply chain projects.
• Proven track record implementing advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis Rapid Response, Maestro, SAP IBP, O9, or similar.
• Strong experience leading end‑to‑end system implementations, including design, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and hyper care.
• Background working in complex, fast‑paced environments (life sciences, or similar industries preferred).
• Experience in large-scale programs with multimillion‑dollar budgets and globally distributed teams.

Physical Requirements: General Office Demands

Relocation assistance / allowance is not budgeted for this position

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$156,400 - $260,600

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