Kinaxis Architect

Job Title: Kinaxis Solution Architect

Job Location: Miami, FL (Remote)

Job Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Type: Remote (You must be in any USA city/location)

The Challenge:

We're seeking individuals in the USA with an intensity for crafting intricate technological solutions tailored to the unique requirements of clients or organizations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ensure that business processes derived from business/data requirement documentation adhere to industry standards and align with client objectives and business models.

Oversee the collection and analysis of essential data from diverse sources.

Assist engagement partners and managers in defining project scope, and timelines, and securing customer signoffs through capability listings and effort estimates.

Conduct thorough discovery sessions with business users to grasp and document RapidResponse configuration requirements, encompassing supply chain networks, operating models, system landscapes, planning processes, and objectives for Kinaxis implementation.

Translate business needs into Kinaxis RapidResponse software specifications, keeping abreast of supply chain industry trends and best practices.

Identify standard functionalities in RapidResponse, devise data model alterations, configure solutions, and develop customizations.

Spearheaded solution blueprinting and detailed design initiatives.

Allocate configuration tasks to project members according to their proficiencies, review deliverables, and monitor progress.

Apply advanced mathematical models to address customer demands.

Stay updated on supply chain industry trends and compare customer performance against benchmarks.

Aid in data management and integration efforts, encompassing data transformation from source systems, loading into RapidResponse, data cleanup, and validation.

Support sales opportunities by collaborating with Account Executives and Client Partners.

Assist customers and project teams in adhering to Quality Control/Quality Assurance practices for the configured solution, including executing unit test scripts and supporting end-to-end and user acceptance tests.

Provide troubleshooting and resolution support for solution issues.

Evaluate project performance and document lessons learned to enhance institutional knowledge, ensuring adherence to Kinaxis methodologies and quality standards within the solutions team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related fields with a focus on operations or analytics.

Minimum of 7 years experience implementing supply chain Advanced Planning Solutions such as o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, OMP, E2Open, etc.

Certification as a Kinaxis Solution Architect or completion of all requirements for Kinaxis Solution Architect certification.

Hands-on experience leading teams through at least 2 full lifecycle implementations of a supply chain planning solution, covering business requirement gathering, solution design & development, testing, go-live/cutover, hyper care, and value realization.

Proficiency in Agile methodology for delivering large-scale enterprise solutions. Ability to travel up to 50%, contingent upon project requirements and client base.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

Advanced Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related fields with a focus on operations or analytics.

Thorough understanding of supply chain planning concepts, processes (demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP, etc.), KPIs, and best practices.

Experience presenting complex topics clearly and effectively.

Strong analytical skills, familiarity with data mining, and proficiency in handling large volumes of data.

Ability to discern key insights and exercise critical thinking to prioritize high-value opportunities or mitigate significant risks.

Capability to communicate mathematical, technical, or software usage concepts to audiences with limited background knowledge.

Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams, distributed across locations and time zones, and spanning multiple hierarchy levels.

Experience leading a project team in a client environment.