Description

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Configuration:

• Lead functional configuration and modelling in Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro across Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP, and Capacity Planning streams

• Translate business requirements into Kinaxis functional designs, user stories, and configuration tasks

• Configure and author Kinaxis components including workbooks, worksheets, measures, hierarchies, calendars, alerts, searches, scheduled tasks, and automation chains

• Perform fit gap analysis and recommend scalable, industry aligned planning solutions

Delivery & Execution:

• Own sprint level delivery including estimation, build, unit testing, and demo sessions

• Support SIT, UAT, PQ, and production deployments in coordination with business and QA teams

• Ensure adherence to client deployment, release management, and validation standards

• Provide post go live hyper care support and stabilization

Integration & Data Management

• Work closely with Integration Leads to support data migration and integration from source systems (e.g., SAP, middleware)

• Validate inbound and outbound data, troubleshoot data issues, and ensure closed loop planning integrity

• Support admin level configurations such as custom tables, tolerances, batch jobs, and automation monitoring

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and guide Solution Consultants on feature development, modelling standards, and best practices

• Collaborate with Solution Architects on solution design, sprint planning, and overall roadmap

• Conduct solution walkthroughs, demos, and design discussions with client stakeholders

• Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators, and reusable components

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Required Skills & Experience:

Core Skills:

• Strong hands on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro configuration and authoring

• Solid understanding of end to end Supply Chain Planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP)

• Experience working in Agile delivery models (Scrum, sprint based execution)

• Ability to translate complex business scenarios into scalable Kinaxis solutions

Technical & Functional Exposure

• Functional knowledge of ERP and planning integrations (e.g., SAP ECC / S4, APO)

• Experience supporting data validation, workflow testing, and production deployments

• Exposure to Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods planning environments (preferred) [Cognizant…Feb_Orals | PowerPoint]

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Certifications (Preferred / Mandatory depending on program):

• Kinaxis Solution Consultant – Level 1

• Kinaxis Author Certification -Level 2

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute