Kearney Activate Kinaxis Solutions Architect
About The Position
As a Kinaxis Solutions Architect at Kearney, you will lead the design and implementation of supply chain planning solutions for clients using Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse). Working with clients to understand their business needs, you will translate those needs into effective Kinaxis Maestro solutions, guide a team of solution and technical consultants in configuring the platform, and help clients realize measurable value from their investments. You will work closely with project leaders, teammates, and practice leaders in a collaborative environment while supporting team development and business development efforts. Depending on each client’s unique needs, projects can differ in length, size, and location, giving you unique, hands-on experiences across a range of industries and service practices. Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will broaden your knowledge and experience in an open, agile, and collaborative environment. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.
Requirements
- Experienced in implementing advanced planning solutions, with at least 10 years of experience across Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, E2Open, or similar platforms.
- Experienced in supply chain planning functional design and implementation using Kinaxis Maestro.
- Experienced in leading a team through at least five full-lifecycle implementations of a supply chain planning solution, including business requirements gathering, solution design and development, testing, go-live and cutover, hypercare, and value realization.
- Accomplished in supply chain planning, including core principles, operational workflows such as demand projection, inventory control, and S&OP, performance metrics, and current trends and strategies in supply chain optimization.
- Knowledgeable in software architecture principles, model design, build tasks, and related best practices.
- A strong problem-solver who can analyze complex technical requirements and propose effective solutions.
- An excellent communicator and collaborator with experience working in Agile environments.
- Certified as a Kinaxis Solution Architect or have completed all requirements for Kinaxis Solution Architect certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead solution-design activities, assign configuration tasks, oversee end-to-end implementation, and ensure adherence to quality standards and methodologies.
- Conduct comprehensive discovery sessions with stakeholders to capture Kinaxis Maestro configuration requirements across supply chain networks, processes, and objectives.
- Translate business needs into Kinaxis Maestro specifications that incorporate industry trends and best practices.
- Resolve complex data and analytics challenges to ensure that the solution produces expected results.
- Oversee data-management and data-integration activities, including source-system data transformation, data loading into Maestro, and data cleanup and validation.
- Support the customer and project team in quality-assurance practices for the configured solution, including executing unit-test scripts and supporting end-to-end testing and user-acceptance testing.
- Assess project performance and document lessons learned to increase institutional knowledge.
- Mentor and coach junior team members in model design and build-task execution throughout the project.
- Work with business-development teams to identify and explore opportunities for additional work with clients and support efforts to scope new projects.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration packages
- Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
- Paid parental leave to help you balance work and family life
- Emphasis on mental health and well-being with access to several apps and platforms
- On-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Healthcare concierge services
- Backup child/adult care
- Annual employer HSA contributions
- A home office stipend
- Subsidized gym membership
- An annual wellness program
- Leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
