Kinaxis RapidResponse Consultant - 5+ Years Experience

Vishnu Priya N

Dallas, TX, USA +1-940-***-**** *****************@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishnu-priya-n-9243a3301/ Professional Summary

Experienced Kinaxis RapidResponse Consultant with 5+ years of expertise in implementing and optimising end- toend supply chain planning solutions across global enterprises. Proven track record in delivering complex Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and S&OP transformations using Kinaxis, SAP APO platforms. Adept at building dynamic workbooks, scenario models, exception alerts, and automation workflows to enable real-time, data-driven decision making. Strong background in system integration (SAP, Snowflake, Oracle SCM), control table configuration, and planning rule logic. Hands-on experience with Python, REST APIs, and DTC for data validation and planning automation. A collaborative team leader with a sharp business mindset, skilled in stakeholder communication, crossfunctional alignment, user training, and post-go-live support. Trusted for driving planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and planner productivity across regions. Professional Experience

Novartis, USA Senior Kinaxis Rapid Response Consultant Nov 2022 – Present

• Designed and tailored Kinaxis Workbooks, filters, dashboards, and alerts to support scenario-driven planning and real-time decision-making.

• Led end-to-end implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse for Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and S&OP across multiple global business units.

• Developed reusable workbook components and implemented custom logic using Kinaxis scripting to address complex business scenarios.

• Built what-if models for capacity constraints, demand fluctuations, and inventory shortfalls-empowering stakeholders with proactive contingency planning.

• Integrated Kinaxis with SAP S/4HANA and Snowflake using Data Transfer Client (DTC), REST APIs, and Pythonbased data validation pipelines.

• Created automated exception alerts, planning automation rules, and scheduled workbook tasks to reduce manual planner interventions.

• Defined planning parameters such as lead times, pegging logic, sourcing rules, and constraint hierarchies for accurate supply-demand balancing.

• Configured control tables and maintained planning rule logic to ensure governance and process consistency across regions.

• Developed dashboards and KPI visualizations to monitor plan adherence, stock-outs, over-commitments, and fill rates in real-time.

• Delivered user training, authored SOPs, and led hypercare and post-go-live support for globally distributed user groups.

• Collaborated with SAP and Snowflake teams to align data models and ensure seamless flow of master and transactional data.

• Supported S&OP and monthly planning cycles by building what-if tools, forecast accuracy dashboards, and capacity models.

• Conducted end-to-end unit, regression, and integration testing of workbook enhancements to validate data quality and UI accuracy.

• Maintained business continuity by implementing backup/recovery processes for critical planning workbooks and scenario models.

• Automated ingestion workflows, validated source data integrity, and improved ingestion stability with error-handling mechanisms.

• Developed Open Demand Reports and STR mapping logic to help planners visualize allocation needs across distribution nodes.

• Mentored junior Kinaxis developers, reviewed workbooks for performance optimization, and enforced code quality standards.

• Actively contributed to control tower analytics by integrating alerts, trends, and exceptions into visual dashboards for executive visibility.

Accenture, India Kinaxis Functional Consultant Sep 2019 - Mar 2022

• Supported regional Kinaxis rollouts for Supply Planning and S&OP, including workbook testing, planner simulations, and process walkthroughs.

• Designed workbook templates and KPI dashboards to enable interactive scenario modeling and improve planner usability.

• Integrated Kinaxis with SAP APO and Oracle SCM to automate master and transactional data ingestion for global supply chains.

• Managed E2E planning setup using SNP Heuristics, CTM, Deployment Heuristics, and TLB across new regional and cross-dock locations.

• Designed cutover strategies, batch jobs, process chain variants, and custom workflows to align planning outputs post-migration.

• Developed Open Demand Reports to capture STRs across ECC, APO, and Blue Yonder-enabling seamless planner coordination.

• Deactivated obsolete planning locations and cleaned up APO master data for transition to Blue Yonder.

• Executed CIF post-processing, daily CCR jobs, and master data validations to maintain APO-Kinaxis data integrity.

• Participated in go-live cutover and stabilization for SNP and GATP modules, ensuring zero business disruption.

• Collaborated with demand planners and business analysts to translate planning needs into workbook logic and dashboards.

• Conducted workbook regression testing and validation checks for each release to meet SLA and user expectations.

• Promoted change management through training sessions, user documentation, and adoption walkthroughs during new rollouts.

Infosys, India Supply Chain Analyst Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

• Assisted in SAP APO SNP planning operations, supporting demand-supply balancing, master data validation, and daily CIF monitoring.

• Collaborated with client's planning team to capture regional forecasting inputs and streamline monthly S&OP process- es.

• Performed data cleansing and transformation activities for master data and transactional inputs using Excel VBA and SQL queries.

• Conducted root-cause analysis on planning discrepancies, including pegging issues, incorrect location products, and CIF failures.

• Generated custom Excel-based reports to visualize forecast accuracy, inventory status, and capacity utilization for key stakeholders.

• Supported APO planning runs (Heuristics, CTM, Deployment) and documented runbooks to reduce dependency on senior planners.

• Participated in workbook requirement discussions during early phases of Kinaxis RapidResponse migration, helping define legacy logic for transition.

Technical Skills

• Certifications: Certified Maestro Solution Consultant 1, Certified Maestro Author Level 2, Certified Maestro Author Level 1, Certified Maestro Integration Level 1, Kinaxis SOP Application Specialist, Kinaxis Aggregate Supply Planning Application Specialist, Certified Maestro Contributor Level 1

• Supply Chain Planning: Kinaxis RapidResponse (Workbooks, Authoring, Control Tables, Alerts, Scenario Modelling), SAP APO (SNP, CTM, Heuristics, Deployment, TLB), SAP S/4HANA, Blue Yonder (JDA), Oracle SCM

• Integration & Data Platforms: SAP CIF, Kinaxis Data Transfer Client (DTC), Snowflake, REST APIs, SAP ECC, IDocs, Batch Jobs, Process Chains, SQL

• Automation & Scripting: Python (Data Validation, Automation), Kinaxis Scripting (Expressions, Workbook Commands), Excel VBA, Macros

• Reporting & Visualisation: KPI Dashboards, Custom Reports (Open Demand, Inventory), S&OP Visuals, Excel, Tableau (basic)

• Testing & DevOps: Unit & Regression Testing, Workbook Versioning, UAT, Hypercare Support, Change Management, Cutover Planning

• Project Management & Collaboration: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Agile Methodologies, SOP Documentation, User Training & Onboarding

• Core Competencies: Kinaxis RapidResponse Architecture & Configuration, Supply Chain Planning (S&OP, MPS, MRP, DRP, Capacity) Integrated Business Planning (IBP), System Integration (SAP ECC/S4HANA, Oracle, Snowflake), REST/SOAP APIs, ETL, Flat File Interfaces, Kinaxis Integration Platform (KIP), Application Design & Customisation, Control Tables, Resources, Worksheets & Alerts, Business Process Optimisation, Scenario Planning

& Simulation, Agile Methodology & Solution Blueprinting, Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

University of North Texas Master's, Business Analytics, MAY 2025

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