Kinaxis Solution Consultant

At Thoucentric, we work on various problem statements

The most popular ones are -

Building capabilities that address a market need, basis our ongoing research efforts

Solving a specific use case for a current or potential client based on challenges on-ground

Developing new systems that help be a better employer and a better partner to clients

All of these need the best of minds to work on them day-to-day; and we do exactly that!

Your contribution to organization development is as important as outward facing consulting

We are invested in both, employee growth and client success!

The role requires individuals to

Lead the Design of supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis Rapid Response 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 with an ability to Model and design solutions using the tool on a project which generally consists of 360degree stakeholder management viz

consultants, subcontractors, remote global resources, and client’s employees Be Actively involved in Gap Analysis and scope finalization meetings to finalize the Solutions Architecture and related deliverables

Indulge in Rapid Response system architecture design with deep understanding of the data models and DSMs, provide Inputs to Solution and 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 Solution’s 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 Thoucentric’s capabilities in Supply Chain space

Create reusable assets to help accelerate delivery of solutions

Requirements

Required Skills:

End to end understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response tool, it’s data models and design to lead large projects

Understanding of supply chain planning processes including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization

5 -9 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning and Kinaxis with atleast one year of implementation/Authoring experience in Rapid Response

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