Kinaxis Solution Architect - US

This is a remote position.

Role Description:

·         Lead the Design of supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis for Clients across various industries, sectors and geographies specifically in various areas of Supply Chain Planning (Demand & Supply Planning, S&OP, Distribution Planning, MRP, Inventory Planning, Replenishment Planning)

·         Provide functional and primarily Kinaxis tool expertise on a project which generally consists of 360degree stakeholder management viz. consultants, subcontractors, remote global resources, and client’s employees.

·         Support the clients in the selection, implementation, and adoption of supply chain solutions, ensuring that client/s’ requirements are met, and the tool delivers the desired result.

·         Be Actively involved in Gap Analysis and scope finalization meetings to finalize the Solutions Architecture and related deliverables.

·         Indulge in system architecture design, provide Inputs to Integration consultant, and guide the clients on technological best practices in the industry.

·         Support Solution Consultant and Project manager by providing technical guidance throughout the configuration, testing and release of supply chain planning solution.

·         Prepare detailed Use case for performance evaluation of Kinaxis based solution.

·         Provide guidance for Cutover and to Hypercare team on the Solution’s design and configuration.

·         Contribute in building Kinaxis / Supply chain practice at Thoucentric and help grow the company by participating in pre-sales activities, building new solutions / offering that can strengthen Thoucentric’s capabilities in Supply Chain space.

·         Create reusable assets to help accelerate delivery of solutions.

Requirements

Requirements :

·         End to end understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response tool, it’s data models and design to lead large projects as Solution architect.

·         Understanding of supply chain planning processes including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization

·         Minimum 8 years’ total experience and at least one Kinaxis project implementation as a Solution Architect

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.

·         Hands-on experience to configure the supply chain product and customize the solution as per clients.

·         Ability to create business blueprint documents and validate design by conforming to best industry practice.

·         Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.

·         Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.

·         Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.

Preferred Skills:

·         Should have completed Kinaxis certifications viz. Contributor Level 1, Author Level 1 and 2, Automated Algorithms.

·         Ability to analyze large amount of data: R, Python, SQL knowledge.

·         Functional and system architecture knowledge of SAP ECC, APO and/or IBP implementation