Kinaxis - Solution Architect

Roles and ResponsibilitiesTranslate business requirements into Kinaxis RapidResponse software specifications, following supply chain industry trends and best practices.Perform detailed discovery sessions with business users to understand and document RapidResponse configuration requirements, including: the customers' supply chain network, operating model, system landscape, planning processes, as well as objectives and targets for Kinaxis implementation.Select standard functionalities in RapidResponse and design data model changes, solution configuration and customizations.Lead solution blueprinting and detailed design activities andAssign configuration tasks to project members according to their skills, review deliverables and track completion.Apply advanced mathematical models to address customer requirements.Understand Supply Chain Industry trends and benchmark customers performance against the same.Support data management and data integration activities, including source systems data transformation, data loading into Rapid Response, data cleanup and validation.Support services sales opportunities working with the Account Executives and Client Partners.Support customer and project team on Quality Control/Quality Assurance practices to the configured solution, including executing unit test scripts and supporting the execution of end-to-end tests and user acceptance tests.Support troubleshooting and resolution of solution issuesAssess project performance and document lessons learned to increase institutional knowledge. Ensure solutions team adheres to Kinaxis methodologies and quality standards.Required Qualifications / ExperienceBachelor's degree in operations research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related fields with a concentration in operations or analytics7+ years of experience implementing any supply chain Advanced Planning Solutions like o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, OMP, E2Open, etc.Firsthand experience in leading a team through at least 2 full lifecycle implementations of a supply chain planning solution including business requirement gathering, solution design & development, testing, go-live/cutover, hyper care, and value realization.Experience in Agile methodology to deliver large scale enterprise solutions.Preferred Qualifications / ExperienceCertified as a Kinaxis Solution Architect or has completed all requirements for Kinaxis Solution Architect certification.Thorough understanding of supply chain planning concepts, processes (demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP, etc.), KPIs and best practices in supply chain planningExperience presenting on complex topics in a clear, concise, and effective manner.Strong analytical skills, data mining knowledge, and proficiency in handling and processing large volumes of data.Ability to identify key insights and critical thinking to prioritize and focus on the highest value opportunities or the biggest risks.Ability to communicate mathematical, technical, or software usage concepts to audiences with limited background / knowledge on the subject.Ability to drive and work in cross-functional teams, distributed across locations and time zones and across multiple hierarchy levels.Experience leading a project team in a project client environment.