IT Supply Chain Planning Solution Architect

IT Supply Chain Planning Solution Architect

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71298

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infra structure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Kinaxis Solution Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro solutions to meet complex supply chain and operational planning needs. As a Solution Architect, you will work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of scalable and sustainable Kinaxis solutions that align with organizational goals.

Solution Design and Architecture:

• Develop and design Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro solutions to support business processes, supply chain planning, and operational optimization.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, efficient, and sustainable technical architectures and workflows.
• Ensure alignment of Kinaxis solutions with enterprise IT architecture and business strategies.

Implementation and Configuration:

• Lead the implementation and configuration of Kinaxis Rapid Response modules, including data integration, scenario modeling, and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to configure and customize Kinaxis solutions based on business needs.
• Oversee testing, troubleshooting, and validation of system functionality to ensure optimum performance.

Stakeholder

Collaboration:

• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into actionable Kinaxis solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams, data engineers, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and system compatibility.
• Provide guidance and support to end-users during implementation and post-go-live phases.

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Kinaxis Rapid Response, advising on best practices and emerging trends.
• Guide and mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements and optimization.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of solution designs, configurations, and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor system security and data integrity within Kinaxis platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Kinaxis Solution Architect or in a similar role, with deep expertise in Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning and operational processes (e.g., demand planning, inventory management, S&OP).
• Experience in designing and implementing…