Kinaxis Solution Architect   Remote 

Kinaxis Solution Architect   Remote 
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> Duration: 24+ Months 
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> Years of Exp. - 10+ (Kinaxis Rapid Response - Min. 5+ years) 
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> Role Description: 
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> ·         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) 
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> ·         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. 
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> ·         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. 
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> ·         Be Actively involved in Gap Analysis and scope finalization
> meetings to finalize the Solutions Architecture and related
> deliverables. 
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> ·         Indulge in system architecture design, provide Inputs to
> Integration consultant, and guide the clients on technological best
> practices in the industry. 
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> ·         Support Solution Consultant and Project manager by
> providing technical guidance throughout the configuration, testing and
> release of supply chain planning solution. 
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> ·         Prepare detailed Use case for performance evaluation of
> Kinaxis based solution. 
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> ·         Provide guidance for Cutover and to Hypercare team on the
> Solution's design and configuration. 
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> ·         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. 
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> ·         Create reusable assets to help accelerate delivery of
> solutions. 
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> Requirements : 
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> ·         End to end understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response tool,
> it's data models and design to lead large projects as Solution
> architect. 
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> ·         Understanding of supply chain planning processes including
> demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization 
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> ·         Minimum 8 years' total experience and at least one Kinaxis
> project implementation as a Solution Architect 
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> ·         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. 
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> ·         Hands-on experience to configure the supply chain product
> and customize the solution as per clients. 
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> ·         Ability to create business blueprint documents and validate
> design by conforming to best industry practice. 
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> ·         Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to
> enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful
> relationships at all levels. 
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> ·         Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge
> complex situations and assess when to escalate issues. 
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> ·         Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through
> prioritization and a pragmatic approach. 
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> Preferred Skills: 
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> ·         Should have completed Kinaxis certifications viz.
> Contributor Level 1, Author Level 1 and 2, Automated Algorithms. 
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> ·         Ability to analyze large amount of data: R, Python, SQL
> knowledge. 
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> ·         Functional and system architecture knowledge of SAP ECC,
> APO and/or IBP implementation