Kinaxis Planning Solution Architect - Consumer Goods

Accenture • St. Louis, MO

1d • $112,900 - $302,400

About The Position

Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations practice helps clients improve planning, procurement, manufacturing, fulfillment, and service through functional consulting, data, and technology. The Kinaxis Planning Solution Architect works with clients to implement and optimize end-to-end planning processes aligned with business objectives, with a focus on efficient and cost-effective product delivery.

The role leads and advises on integrated planning strategy, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), demand and supply planning, Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE), inventory optimization, process improvement, performance management, operating models, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and reporting and analytics. It also involves solving client challenges, advocating leading practices, leading workshops and project teams, managing and coaching colleagues, supporting sales origination and thought leadership, and using analytics and digital technology to improve client organizations. Travel may be required and can range from 0% to 100%, depending on business needs and client requirements.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience working on Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) projects.
• Delivered at least 3 full-cycle Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) implementations from design through go-live.
• At least 4 years of experience in one or more of these industries: Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, or Industrials; Consumer Goods is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 years of work experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of work experience.
• Applicants for US employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience governing multi-workstream enterprise programs and accountability for solution architecture across client and internal delivery teams.
• Track record leading executive-level stakeholder engagement and design authority decisions on complex, multi-phase implementations.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior solution and functional consultants across multiple concurrent engagements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated planning strategies aligned with clients’ organizational goals.
• Lead S&OP planning activities, including demand review, supply review, pre-executive review, and executive review.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes, including forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Enable S&OP plans through S&OE, aligning production schedules, inventory, order fulfillment, and logistics with business demand.
• Develop inventory management strategies to optimize inventory across locations and reduce excess stock, stockouts, and working capital investment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce lead times, and implement planning best practices and technologies.
• Analyze supply chain KPIs and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Develop governance and operating models connecting sales, marketing, production, and logistics with planning processes.
• Engage internal stakeholders, including executive, sales, and finance teams, to communicate planning performance and align on goals.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and report supply chain performance to inform senior management decisions.
• Find solutions to clients’ integrated planning challenges and advocate leading practices, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze data and compare performance with industry peers to identify and solve challenges.
• Lead workshops to identify ways to improve organizations and processes.
• Determine project methods and procedures and provide clients with insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Challenge legacy ways of working constructively and use digital technology to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Lead medium- to large-sized diverse teams; manage, coach, and collaborate with internal and external parties.
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Ensure projects help clients meet their key goals.
• Contribute to positive impact in the communities where Accenture works and lives.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior