Senior Kinaxis Engineer, Application Development and Maintenance

Cardinal Health; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead and execute development and maintenance for Global Planning applications, including Kinaxis and Talend integration. You will provide technical oversight, drive IT strategy, and collaborate with Planning IT and Kinaxis COE teams to deliver enhancements and run-support.

The role requires strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and the ability to work autonomously in an international environment, aligning stakeholders and

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in IT or planning systems.
• Kinaxis Maestro functional and development experience preferred.
• Integration tool development experience (Talend/MDP) required.
• Relational database and SQL skills preferred.
• Linux/Unix skills preferred.
• Knowledge of demand planning and supply planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive IT strategy for Global Planning applications (Kinaxis/Talend/MDP).
• Understand functional and technical capabilities of planning tools.
• Manage deployment of project deliveries and enhancements.
• Coordinate testing, data validation, and user training with business users.
• Provide technical oversight with Planning IT team and Kinaxis COE.
• Document test results and support change management processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

or equivalent work experience

Tools

Talend

MDP

Kinaxis Maestro

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications. Responsibilities for this position include providing leadership to drive the IT strategy and execution for the Global planning applications (Kinaxis/Talend). The individual will provide technical support and development as it relates to the Kinaxis planning system application, data integration and transformation as well as other planning related processes and activities. Additional support includes project participation, coordination and development of enhancement requests, test definition and execution, user training, documentation, issue investigation and/or issue anticipation and subsequent resolution. The individual will work closely with the Planning IT team members as well as the Kinaxis COE, providing technical oversight and guidance.

The position entails both functional and technical responsibilities.

• Drive the IT strategy and as it relates to the Global Planning applications (Kinaxis/Talend/MDP).
• Fully understand functional and technical capabilities of the Planning applications as well as needs of users and business processes.
• Manage deployment of project related deliveries as well as enhancement requests for Planning applications Participate in project related work as required.
• Represent Planning applications on project related work from both a functional and development perspective as required.
• Build a strong working relationship with the Planning IT team members as well as the Kinaxis COE team members.
• Gather requirements of end-user community for enhancements and work with team members to develop standard, harmonized requirements.
• Manage issues, document, elevate as appropriate and ensure consistent solution content.
• Develop and implement Kinaxis and integration tool resources to support both project and run related enhancements.
• Develop and deliver training for improvements/enhancements to COE team members as well as IT team members as required.
• Document test results and solutions and support CAH change management process as required.
• Coordinate testing, data validation and planner data input with business users during system deployments Anticipate future needs of business partners and CAH system needs.
• Initiate activities to close gaps and meet future needs before issues arise.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience
• preferred Bachelor's degree in related field
• or equivalent work experience
• preferred Kinaxis Maestro functional and development experience
• Integration tool development experience required (Talend, MDP or other)
• Relational database and SQL skills preferred.
• Oracle or Access database experience a plus
• Data analysis and scripting skills preferred
• Linux/Unix skills preferred
• Knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory and related business processes required
• SAP APO, ECC or S4 experience preferred
• Ability to grasp complex issues, even in circumstances where there is incomplete or conflicting information, or conflicting views expressed by those involved
• Ability to steer stakeholders towards a common goal and reach consensus.
• Ability to arbitrate decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work autonomously in an international context

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Salary and Bonus

Anticipated salary range: $125,300 - $178,900

Bonus eligible: Yes

Application Window

Application window anticipated to close: 11/28/2026

EEO Statement

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.