Thoucentric - Kinaxis Solution Architect

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 clients 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 Solutions 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 Thoucentrics capabilities in Supply Chain space. - Create reusable assets to help accelerate delivery of solutions. Requirements : - End to end understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response tool, its 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 (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: in, IN

Posted Date: 2/14/2025