Kinaxis Solutions Architect

Westlake Management Services Inc. in Houston, TX seeks Kinaxis Solutions Architect. Worksite: 2801 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600, Houston, TX 77056. Partial Telecommuting – 2 days a week. Must put job code (R30540) on resume and on cover letter.

• Work on digital transformation throughout the enterprise portfolio, with a focus on achieving growth by enhancing customer experience and operational excellence.
• Provide Solution Architecture, work with cross functional teams to deploy and support full horizon end-to-end integrated solutions, with a special focus on Supply Chain Planning.
• Develop and support Kinaxis related implementations projects, changes or enhancements.
• Utilize Solution Architecture and system design expertise, ensure creative problem-solving while adhering to best practices and a thorough understanding of Kinaxis Data model.
• Configure Rapid Response system for S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning capabilities, including Inbound/ Outbound data integration options, following industry best practices.
• Work on resource setup, forecasting, multi-level functionality, capacity planning, detailed scheduling, and system administration to optimize the Kinaxis Platform for effective supply chain management.
• Work on in depth customer business requirements discovery sessions and develop comprehensive documentation, driving design, development, and testing of complex supply chain solutions.
• Work on Solution Architecture and System Design.
• Work on the design and implementation of Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions to align with the company's strategic objectives in S&OP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.
• Develop and configure Kinaxis per best practices.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and integrated seamlessly with existing systems and workflows.
• Work on Implementation and Development.
• Work on multiple cycles of end-to-end implementation, including solution design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Configure Rapid Response resources such as Workbooks, Dashboards, Forms, Hierarchies, Scheduled Tasks, Scripts, and Automation chains.
• Implement advanced planning features like forecast consumption, disaggregation, and statistical forecasting to optimize supply chain processes.
• Use Multi-Level functionality to enhance sourcing decisions across complex supply chain networks and BOM levels.
• Configure Capacity Planning functionality to manage constraints within the supply chain.
• Work on Integration.
• Understand and apply inbound and outbound data integration techniques between Kinaxis and SAP/JDE environments.
• Work on System Administration.
• Manage Kinaxis Rapid Response system administration including User/Account management and deployment of changes across development, quality assurance, and production systems.
• Ensure system stability and performance by regularly reviewing, testing, and updating the Rapid Response platform as needed.

• Work on Business Requirements Analysis.
• Conduct deep-dive discovery sessions with business stakeholders to gather detailed business requirements.
• Develop comprehensive documentation that outlines business needs and technical specifications for the Kinaxis Rapid Response solution.
• Provide Problem-Solving and Support Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex software issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements to the Kinaxis Rapid Response system post- implementation. Communication and Collaboration.
• Effectively communicate complex solutions and strategies to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from executives to end-users.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that the Kinaxis Rapid Response solution meets business needs and is well-integrated with other enterprise systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response, data model & config for S&OP, Demand & Supply Planning; multiple cycles of implementation in supply-chain solution design, development & testing; integrating data between Kinaxis Rapid Response & ERP systems, configuring Rapid Response system for S&OP, Demand/Supply Planning capabilities, setting up resources.
• Must have Kinaxis Architect certification
• Travel Requirement: 10 % Domestic & 10 % International Travel.

*** Partial Telecommuting – 2 days a week**
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