Supply Planning Process Lead - Kinaxis : 26-03395

Akraya; Roswell (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a senior supply chain planning specialist with Kinaxis expertise for a remote, 2+ month engagement (W2 in the United States). This role bridges business planning needs with Kinaxis-based solutions in a global transformation, shaping processes and driving user adoption.

Responsibilities include designing global supply planning processes, translating requirements into Kinaxis designs, and leading change through training and governance across manufacturing, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Proven Kinaxis project implementation or certification.
• Deep understanding of global supply chain planning concepts.
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical solutions to business users.
• Experience in large-scale supply chain transformations within complex global networks (manufacturing, procurement, deployment).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of global supply planning processes.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Kinaxis solution designs.
• Drive planner adoption through training, coaching, and change leadership.
• Analyze and diagnose planning outputs to identify root causes of issues.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams on process integration.

Skills

Kinaxis implementation

Global supply chain planning

Business-user communication

Job description

Primary Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponse (advanced), Supply Chain Planning (advanced), Business Process Design (advanced), Change Management (intermediate), SAP S/4HANA (intermediate)

Contract Type

W2

Duration

2+ Months (May extend beyond 6 Months)

Location

Location: #LI - Remote Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr #LP

Job Summary

This role is critical for bridging the gap between business planning needs and technology solutions within a global transformation program. The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise in supply chain planning and Kinaxis to shape future processes, identify risks, and ensure user adoption. Success hinges on effectively translating complex requirements into actionable, planner-friendly solutions and driving change across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of global supply planning processes.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Kinaxis solution designs.
• Drive planner adoption through training, coaching, and change leadership.
• Analyze and diagnose planning outputs to identify root causes of issues.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams on process integration.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven Kinaxis project implementation or certification.
• Deep understanding of global supply chain planning concepts.
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical solutions to business users.
• This role requires experience in large-scale supply chain transformations, particularly within complex global networks that involve manufacturing, procurement, and deployment planning.

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