Title: Information Technology - Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Duration: 06 Months

Position is 100% remote

Job Description

The Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) Team is the IT Engine that delivers compelling and robust capabilities, products, and solutions to client business and IT by focusing on cost savings, business growth, as well as connecting with partners and customers. This role is part of Supply chain planning and forecasting team at KC. As part of this team, this role will support full horizon end-to-end integrated solutions and will be responsible for developing and supporting Kinaxis related implementation projects or changes undertaken by the DTS organization.

Scope: Responsible for solution design and delivery of Kinaxis system at client.

Excellent understanding of Kinaxis solution footprint, with a deep knowledge of Supply planning solutions
Leads/Facilitates business diagnostics, As-Is process analysis and To-Be design workshops and subsequently be able to write a solution design document to support business requirements
Ability to review functional specs and designs, and provide inputs to influence and enhance the quality of deliverables
Ability to review existing systems and tools, and recommend improvement opportunities.
Working experience of implementing planning solutions for a large global manufacturer or CPG company. This is preferred but not a must.
Ability to configure planning solution of Kinaxis, and be able to implement solution independently with some oversight from Kinaxis architect
Ability to influence business decisions on technology, through experiences and by sharing industry best practices and methodologies
Ability to deliver in fast paced environments using agile methodologies
Assist Delivery manager and Kinaxis architect in project planning including detailed project plan, estimates and timelines.
Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing, and support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners
Communicate project risks and issues that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget

Qualifications:

Education required:

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or similar fields
MBA / Master's degree or equivalent in Supply chain / Logistics is preferred nut not a must

Tech Experience: 8+ years of experience in implementing supply chain solutions with deep expertise in Kinaxis or similar supply planning solutions.

5+ years of proven experience in Kinaxis supply planning implementations is mandatory. Project, Enhancement, and/or POC experience is required. Experience as a user or superuser is not counted.
Implementation experience and functional knowledge of material planning systems and processes is desirable
Hand-on experience of integration between Kinaxis and SAP S4 HANA/SAP ECC is highly desirable but not a must
Experience of collaborating with multiple cross-cultural teams spread across geographies to gather requirements, make design decisions, and for testing and delivery
Good time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and adhere to tight deadlines Excellent stakeholder management & good communication skills

Kinaxis experience could be in either Demand Planning or Supply Planning or both. 5+ years experience in Kinaxis is desired but we can consider candidates with lesser experience too, if they identified as having the right skills and experience.

Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Senior Kinaxis Supply Planning Solution Consultant