Job Summary

The Kinaxis Solution Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis RapidResponse (now Kinaxis Maestro). The role combines deep supply chain expertise with solution architecture, data integration, and stakeholder management to deliver scalable planning solutions across demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). The architect serves as the bridge between business users, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to ensure successful digital supply chain transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

• Design enterprise-wide supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro.
• Define scalable solution architecture aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end solution blueprinting for planning transformations.
• Evaluate current planning processes and recommend future-state architecture.
• Develop reusable solution frameworks and best practices.
• Ensure solution scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.

2. Supply Chain Process Design

Design and optimize business processes for:

• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Optimization
• Capacity Planning
• Production Planning
• Distribution Planning
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Available-to-Promise (ATP)
• Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Identify planning bottlenecks and improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels.

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