What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kinaxis Solution Architect - US position at Thoucentric?
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Role Description :
Lead the Design of supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis for Clients across various industries, sectors and geographies specifically in various areas of Supply Chain Planning (Demand & Supply Planning, S&OP, Distribution Planning, MRP, Inventory Planning, Replenishment Planning)
Provide functional and primarily Kinaxis tool expertise on a project which generally consists of 360degree stakeholder management viz. consultants, subcontractors, remote global resources, and client’s employees.
Support the clients in the selection, implementation, and adoption of supply chain solutions, ensuring that client / s’ requirements are met, and the tool delivers the desired result.
Be Actively involved in Gap Analysis and scope finalization meetings to finalize the Solutions Architecture and related deliverables.
Indulge in system architecture design, provide Inputs to Integration consultant, and guide the clients on technological best practices in the industry.
Support Solution Consultant and Project manager by providing technical guidance throughout the configuration, testing and release of supply chain planning solution.
Prepare detailed Use case for performance evaluation of Kinaxis based solution.
Provide guidance for Cutover and to Hypercare team on the Solution’s design and configuration.
Contribute in building Kinaxis / Supply chain practice at Thoucentric and help grow the company by participating in pre-sales activities, building new solutions / offering that can strengthen Thoucentric’s capabilities in Supply Chain space.
Create reusable assets to help accelerate delivery of solutions.
Requirements
Requirements :
End to end understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response tool, it’s data models and design to lead large projects as Solution architect.
Understanding of supply chain planning processes including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization
Minimum 8 years’ total experience and at least one Kinaxis project implementation as a Solution Architect
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.
Hands-on experience to configure the supply chain product and customize the solution as per clients.
Ability to create business blueprint documents and validate design by conforming to best industry practice.
Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.
Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.
Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.
Preferred Skills :
Should have completed Kinaxis certifications viz. Contributor Level 1, Author Level 1 and 2, Automated Algorithms.
Ability to analyze large amount of data : R, Python, SQL knowledge.
Functional and system architecture knowledge of SAP ECC, APO and / or IBP implementation
Requirements
Experience & Required skill :
Minimum 5 years plus in similar role.
Degree and Procurement certification achieved (i.e. CIPS).
Experience working for an FMI ( Financial Market Infrastructure) is preferable.
Coaching experience required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities / competencies required for successful job performance
Knowledge
Procurement and Supply Chain in-depth knowledge
Contract Law and legal knowledge relevant to Procurement activities
Experience of applying Procurement skills and techniques to positively disrupt business strategy and outcomes.
Proven track record in taking ownership for resolving issues within Procurement environment.
Excellent Stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain complex and multiple business stakeholder relationships.
Team management or coaching initiative
Commercial acumen
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to clearly articulate and communicate
Strong decision-making attributes
Project management preferable
Problem solving
Analytical mindset
Ability to interpret a range of differing priorities Qualifications / certifications :
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