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

McKesson Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 156,400 - 260,600; Full time

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.