Global Kinaxis Solution Architect

• Lead end-to-end Kinaxis solution architecture across supply chain planning functions. 

• Design scalable and sustainable solutions aligned with business objectives and supply chain transformation strategies. 

• Define data models, planning hierarchies, control frameworks, and integration architecture. 

• Establish technical standards, design principles, and implementation best practices. 

• Partner with client leadership and business process owners to understand requirements and translate them into Kinaxis solutions. 

• Facilitate workshops, process assessments, and solution blueprinting sessions. 

• Advise stakeholders on supply chain planning processes and industry best practices. 

• Drive executive-level discussions regarding transformation opportunities and roadmap development. 

• Lead Kinaxis implementation and enhancement projects throughout the delivery lifecycle. 

• Oversee configuration, solution development, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities. 

• Provide guidance to functional consultants, developers, and project teams. 

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations. 

• Define integrations between Kinaxis and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. 

• Collaborate with data engineering and integration teams to ensure reliable and accurate data flows. 

• Support master data governance and data quality initiatives. 

Innovation & Continuous Improvement 

• Evaluate new Kinaxis capabilities and roadmap enhancements. 

• Identify opportunities for automation, AI-driven planning, and advanced analytics. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning performance and user adoption. 

• This role may require global travel (0-100%), depending on business needs and client engagements. 

• You will have access to mentors, training programs, and career growth opportunities to enhance your expertise and impact. 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, Operations, or related field. 

• 5+ years' experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on supply chain management and advanced planning systems. 

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Technology implementations. 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse. 

• Experience leading large-scale supply chain transformation programs. 

• Strong understanding of planning processes and supply chain operations. 
   
   

Required Skills 

• Demand Planning 

• Supply Planning 

• Inventory Optimization 

• S&OP / IBP 

• Supply Chain Analytics 

• Process Design & Transformation 

• Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) 

• SAP ECC / SAP S/4HANA 

• Oracle ERP 

• Data Modeling 

• SQL 

• Integration Architecture 

• APIs and Middleware Platforms 

• Data Governance 

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