Senior Rapid Response Consultant

IVYLYN Believe Build; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 97,740 - 139,206; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking an experienced Senior Kinaxis RapidResponse Consultant to spearhead end-to-end implementations of Kinaxis solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive functional expertise in supply chain planning and be skilled in configuration and delivery of Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions. This position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and project teams to design and optimize scalable supply chain solutions. Candidates with 8+ years of experience and strong communication abilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of total experience in supply chain roles.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse.
• Kinaxis Solution Consultant Certification (Level 1 or above) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end Kinaxis RapidResponse implementations.
• Design, configure, customize, and deploy Kinaxis RapidResponse applications.
• Support testing, deployment, training, and knowledge transfer activities.

Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponse expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ETL

Job description

Pay Rate: $86/hr (Candidates with higher expectations may be submitted; preference for ≤ $86/hr)

Experience: Mid–Senior Level (8+ years total experience)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Kinaxis RapidResponse Consultant to lead and support end-to-end Kinaxis implementations. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional expertise in supply chain planning along with hands-on experience in configuring and delivering Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions.

This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, solution architects, and project teams to design, implement, and support scalable supply chain planning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end Kinaxis RapidResponse implementations
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical Kinaxis solutions
• Design, configure, customize, and deploy Kinaxis RapidResponse applications
• Collaborate with business users, architects, and project teams to optimize supply chain processes
• Support testing, deployment, training, and knowledge transfer activities
• Develop and maintain technical and functional documentation
• Provide post-implementation support and troubleshoot application issues
• Ensure timely and successful project delivery through stakeholder coordination

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Kinaxis RapidResponse (hands-on configuration & customization)
• Proven experience with end-to-end Kinaxis implementations
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain Planning, including:
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• S&OP
• Kinaxis Solution Consultant Certification (Level 1 or above)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on Kinaxis experience (6–8 years overall experience)

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to advanced Kinaxis modules and integrations
• Experience in global or multi-country supply chain environments
• Knowledge of ERP and data integrations (SAP, Oracle, ETL, etc.)