- Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:Participate and perform the following role in Novartis , related to end-to-end business processes using Kinaxis platform:
- Understand the Complete Architecture of various tracks in Maestro and their corresponding upstream and downstream systems.
- Facilitate PM team in effective effort estimation and scoping of the projects considering upstream and downstream dependencies.
- Actively participate in Functional refinements with Process Owners / Architects /Business and provide inputs.
- Prepare Functional Design and Test Plan documents in collaboration with Process Owners / Architects /Business for Continuous Improvement s( Enhancements) items and new implementations .
- Drive Technical Refinements and liaising with developers on the solution.
- Constant feedback loop between various Stakeholders & Developers for feature development
- Support developers with implementation, integration, configuration and customization.
- Validate the solution and provide feedback to the developer before it goes for UAT.
- Actively Participate in all Sprint ceremonies .
- Understand Master Data completely, thereby all SC process and involve in various transformational programs that happens at Enterprise level to understand Maestro Impact
- Time and again analyze current systems and propose improvements in PS/DIS processes or other integrations
- Look ways to implement business processes with Kinaxis standard out of box features
- Discover Customer Business Challenges and create Unique Solution Prototypes
- Involve in POC or any other complex development
- Ensure proper coding and data model standards are followed by team
- Documentation ownership of processes across different tracks
- Train new joiners in the system and help them come up to speed on the business processes
Skills:
- Experience working with Cloud/SaaS applications. 7 years in a Business or equivalent IT functional role, preferably in Supply Chain Planning area
- 4-5 years using Kinaxis Maestro, namely in Authoring & Analytics
- Working experience in Pharma Industry is preferred.
- Experience working with Cloud/SaaS applications.
- Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including business requirements definition/process/design, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user testing, user training, and eventual deployment (software release).
- Understanding of how to perform software system modifications whether break/fix, enhancements, or implementation of new functionality.
- Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodology and practices, preferably in a software release planning & execution environment.
- Ability to perform in-depth systems design reviews and provide refined functional and/or technical specifications for modification work, resolve break/fix issues, system enhancements, or new (functional) implementations.
- Effective interpersonal skills to maintain productive relationships with business teams and users who use the Maestro system.
- Strategic and analytical thinker.
- Problem solver, timely decision maker.
- Capability to operate in a fast-paced and complex industry.
- Strong presentation and communication skills - oral and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Education:MBA (Pref. Supply Chain) or B achelor s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
Certifications:
- Kinaxis Functional and Author Level 2/Level 3 certifications
- APICS CPIM or CSCP
Languages:
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering
