Role: Technical Architect- Kinaxis
Type: Fulltime permanent
Location: 100REMOTE Canada
Role Description : The role requires deep analytical, technical, and complex problem-solving skills with knowledge of optimization methods, financial computations, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling techniques. It also requires exposure to data science, and associated software and programming technologies. Additionally, this role requires exposure to advanced planning systems and tool Kinaxis.
Work Experience :12-15 years
Work location :Canada (Any location): Remote in Canada. Travel to Toronto preferred.
Roles and Responsibilities: - Ensure business processes developed from business/data requirement documentation adhere to industry best practices and align with client objectives and business model. Oversee collection and analysis of necessary data from various sources
- 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.
- Translate business requirements into Kinaxis RapidResponse software specifications, following supply chain industry trends and best practices.
- Select standard functionalities in RapidResponse and design data model changes, solution configuration and customizations.
- Lead solution blueprinting and detailed design activities and
- Assign 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 RapidResponse, data cleanup and validation.
- Assess project performance and document lessons learned to increase institutional knowledge. Ensure solutions team adheres to Kinaxis methodologies and quality standards
Key requirements: - Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with a concentration in supply chain operations.
- Thorough understanding of supply chain planning concepts, processes (demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP, etc.), KPIs and best practices in supply chain planning
- Strong analytical skills, data mining knowledge, and proficiency in handling and processing large volumes of data
- 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.
Experience: - Overall 12-15 years of experience
- 5+ years of experience implementing any supply chain Advanced Planning Solutions Kinaxis (must) and others like o9, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, OMP, E2Open, etc., (nice to have)
- Certified as a Kinaxis Solution Architect or has completed all requirements for Kinaxis Solution Architect certification
- Firsthand experience in leading a team through 1-2 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
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company. •
Last updated on Nov 8, 2023