Lead Kinaxis Architect: End-to-End Supply Chain Planning

McKesson Corporation

Alpharetta (GA)

On-site

USD 156,400 - 260,600

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

McKesson Corporation in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Lead Architect to own the Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro solutions across demand, supply, and S&OP. You will bridge business, IT, and system integrators to translate requirements into scalable Kinaxis designs and ensure operational readiness.

The role leads large-scale Kinaxis implementations, partners with SI teams, and guides governance with executives. Strong ERP integration (SAP S/4) and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or transformation roles.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional supply chain projects.
  • Track record implementing advanced planning systems (Kinaxis Rapid Response, Maestro, SAP IBP, O9 or similar).
  • Experience leading end-to-end system implementations (design, integration, testing, deployment, hyper care).
  • Experience with large-scale programs with global teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own the overall Kinaxis solution architecture across Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP, and Control Tower.
  • Lead solution design decisions aligned with business strategy and planning maturity.
  • Drive fit-gap analysis, configuration strategy, and design sign-off.
  • Ensure Kinaxis best practices with appropriate customization.
  • Partner with System Integrators to oversee configuration, integrations, data loads, and testing.
  • Act as the primary Kinaxis functional escalation point during delivery.
  • 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 readiness assessments.
  • Strong expertise in Kinaxis RapidResponse (Demand, Supply, 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.
  • Proven experience leading large 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.

Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponse
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
S&OP/IBP
End-to-end SCM
Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication
Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro
SAP S/4HANA

Job description

McKesson Corporation in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Lead Architect to own the Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro solutions across demand, supply, and S&OP. You will bridge business, IT, and system integrators to translate requirements into scalable Kinaxis designs and ensure operational readiness.

The role leads large-scale Kinaxis implementations, partners with SI teams, and guides governance with executives. Strong ERP integration (SAP S/4) and cross-functional leadership are essential.

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