Kinaxis Consultant

Kinaxis Rapid Response Consultant

designing, configuring, and implementing Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions

end-to-end supply chain planning processes

demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Kinaxis Rapid Response modules such as Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, and S&OP.
• Work closely with business users to gather requirements, define planning processes, and deliver scalable Rapid Response solutions.
• Develop workbooks, dashboards, scorecards, and alerts to support business decision-making.
• Perform data validation, model tuning, and performance optimization to ensure system accuracy and efficiency.
• Support simulation, what-if analysis, and scenario planning to enable proactive supply chain decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement best practices and continuous improvements.
• Provide end-user training, documentation, and post-implementation support.
• Drive change management initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 12 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in Kinaxis Rapid Response implementation and support.
• Proven expertise in one or more Rapid Response modules: Supply Planning, Demand Planning, S&OP or Inventory Management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts, including MRP, capacity planning, order fulfillment, and lead-time management.
• Experience in data integration and ETL processes between Rapid Response and ERP systems (SAP ECC/S4HANA preferred).
• Proficiency in authoring workbooks, creating dashboards, and building analytics in Rapid Response.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in working with global stakeholders across business and IT teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality solutions.