Careers Solutions Architect – Kinaxis

Solutions Architect – Kinaxis

The nature of business requires travel to client locations. Travel tends to fluctuate depending on specific project and client needs – UK, Europe and the US

As a Kinaxis Rapid Response Solutions Architect, you’ll work externally with clients to help identify their most pressing supply chain and operational challenges, and internally collaborate with your colleagues to design, develop, deploy, and support solutions. Work on multifaceted projects that demand analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.

You’ll work with clients to improve their strategies, processes and operational alignment. Our focus is on technology-enabled business transformation. Projects range from short, multi-week assessments to phased multi-month design and implementations and everything in-between. The variety of projects provides the Solution Architect with a dynamic and highly challenging opportunity to grow and learn.

Your Role

The Solutions Architect is a key member of our implementation team. A leader with deep system implementation experience, you will be the main point of contact between the client and consulting team. You will be involved in driving requirements gathering sessions, developing a solid design and working with their teammates to execute a smooth implementation. The solution architect’s process typically involves recommending the most appropriate technology for the client based on the architect’s expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide the connection between our clients’ strategic business leaders and technical team by clearly communicating business functional issues.
Conduct business processes and requirements analysis Advise clients on key architectural decisions concerning the RapidResponse platform and supporting technologies.
Evaluate risks related to requirements management, business process definition, testing processes, internal controls, project communications, training, and organizational change management.
Produce technical architectures, develop system requirements, identify resources, and estimate timelines for project completion.
Develop client-ready materials related to requirement specification, process analysis, system-based and manual controls, functional design, and test plans.
Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, developing proposals, planning, logistics, and the execution of project management processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain management, or other relevant degree; or equivalent work experience.
Experience developing, supporting or implementing RapidResponse required.
Experience with functional knowledge in supply chain, demand or supply planning, S&OP, after sales service operations, or transportation management.
Knowledge of supply chain systems, processes and data, and business operations.
Experience integrating to ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
Experience in systems integration and ETL tools, data mapping, and systems integration.
Exceptional drive, good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to immediately contribute in a team environment.
An ability to prioritize and perform well in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of client focus.
Good work ethic and high attention to detail, with a desire to learn.

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Configuration Manager

As a Configuration Manager you will be a key player in ensuring effective configuration management practices across critical phases of product development. Your primary focus will be on R&D, design transfer, and manufacturing, with an emphasis on maintaining consistency, traceability, and compliance within a digital transformation context.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Template Creation
Configuration Management
Digital Thread and PLM
Process Harmonization
Change Control and Versioning
Collaboration with Digital Transformation Initiatives
Risk Mitigation
SAP Integration
Continuous Improvement

Requirements:

Degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline).
Minimum of 4 years of experience in configuration management within the GMP industry.
Proficiency in digital thread concepts and their application.
Hands-on experience with PLM systems (preferably during a digital transformation).
Familiarity with SAP (S4) or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Fluent in English, German is a plus

SAP Data Migration Consultant

The customer’s project is a multi-year program which aims at defining and developing one global functional ERP in order to simplify, standardize and automate business processes and systems by leveraging SAP’s, industry and available customer’s best practices.

It aims at enabling the customer to be sustainably successful in the future by streamlining and simplifying its business model and systems globally covering the following aspects:

Harmonizing and standardizing processes and global master data.
Simplifying the system landscape and interfaces.
Optimizing data maintenance and data sharing to realize efficiencies.
Digitalizing and automating data processes

We are looking for a Professional Data Migration Specialist to come in and work alongside the customer’s Data Migration Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

High level scope analysis
High level estimations for workload based on object in scope
Plan Build activities
Test Activities
SAT & UAT mapping to Global timelines
Assess timelines for completion of prerequisites
Evaluate Exit criteria and prepare load cycle report
Issue DM report
Identify and ensure resource availability for cutover and blackout
Align with Cutover Teams and ensure cutover plans updated
Update Production Data Load Plans
Design migration execution

Change manager

Project Details:

Industry: Automotive
Language Requirement: German-speaking only
Commitment: 2 days per week (16 hours) – flexible distribution based on project needs

Key Responsibilities:

Attend alignment calls and fixed meetings
Prepare and participate in full-day onsite workshops
Support project delivery and stakeholder management

Requirements:

Senior-level experience in change management
Fluency in German (spoken and written)
Availability for 2 days per week (minimum), with flexibility to spread hours across the week
Onsite presence in the Stuttgart area approximately once a month

SAP CO consultant

Key Responsibilities:

Scope Management of Controlling Streams
Activity planning for the controlling stream
Preparation, implementation and documentation of results of meetings and workshops
Planning and control of tasks in the controlling stream / ensuring structured and methodical project work in the controlling stream
Consulting and know-how transfer to Greiner colleagues on process changes and functionalities relevant to S/4HANA
Defining the future controlling target processes (target image)
Support in the preparation of business process documentation
Guidance and support of the responsible project team in the definition and implementation of process solutions in controlling
Support with customizing and process implementation based on the agreed workload distribution
Support with tests and Go-live and hyper care support

Cutover, Ramp down, Ramp up Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership of local/Business cutover activities (planning, dry runs and reporting associated with cutover)
Ensuring all local cutover activities are planned, from the detailed cutover run-books to the wider communications (internal and external) – Closely Working & Aligning with the ACN Cutover Lead
Supporting functional teams as they define the local requirements, plans and execution
Coordinating the local dependencies between business, IT, data (inc. data remediation)
Coordinating with Core dependencies (E.g., Data Migration, Aspire Template Cutover, Global systems)
Ensuring cutovers are prepared and rehearsed as far as possible (E.g., technical cutovers for each test and pre-prod environment)
Running readiness and Go/No-Go assessments in conjunction with the Deployment
Lead (including any inventory reporting)
Ensuring the Business Ramp-Up plan is in place and supporting ramp-up reporting/status
Ensure any “hybrid scenarios” and workarounds are in place/tested and that resolution targets set”

Requirements:

Good x-functional knowledge within deploying location
Leadership role(s)
Experience in projects and ideally with cutover experience
Excellent communication skills. The role requires clear direction locally, but also will involve global/above site engagement for both straightforward communication, and also influencing,
Ability to work in a matrix environment.
Ability to understand the nature of risks and promote/support appropriate mitigations
Coaching/supporting streams
Ability to work within a multicultural environment
Fluent in English (written/spoken)

Kinaxis Solutions Architect

The nature of business requires travel to client locations. Travel tends to fluctuate depending on specific project and client needs – UK, Europe and the US

Key Responsibilities:

Provide the connection between our clients’ strategic business leaders and technical team by clearly communicating business functional issues.
Conduct business processes and requirements analysis Advise clients on key architectural decisions concerning the RapidResponse platform and supporting technologies.
Evaluate risks related to requirements management, business process definition, testing processes, internal controls, project communications, training, and organizational change management.
Produce technical architectures, develop system requirements, identify resources, and estimate timelines for project completion.
Develop client-ready materials related to requirement specification, process analysis, system-based and manual controls, functional design, and test plans.
Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, developing proposals, planning, logistics, and the execution of project management processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain management, or other relevant degree; or equivalent work experience.
Experience developing, supporting or implementing RapidResponse required.
Experience with functional knowledge in supply chain, demand or supply planning, S&OP, after sales service operations, or transportation management.
Knowledge of supply chain systems, processes and data, and business operations.
Experience integrating to ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
Experience in systems integration and ETL tools, data mapping, and systems integration.
Exceptional drive, good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to immediately contribute in a team environment.
An ability to prioritize and perform well in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of client focus.
Good work ethic and high attention to detail, with a desire to learn.

Solutions Architect – Kinaxis

Vistex Consultant

Germany, France, Spain, and the UK

Primarily remote, with onsite work required at the start of each project

Client is looking to build a European team of skilled Vistex Consultants to work on exciting projects across Germany, France, Spain, and the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a new client engagement and help shape the team.

Key Details:

Locations: Germany, France, Spain, and the UK
Hybrid Role: Primarily remote, with onsite work required at the start of each project
Projects: Various Vistex implementation and consulting projects

Key Responsibilities:

Experienced Vistex consultants with a strong track record
Projects: Various Vistex implementation and consulting projects
Flexibility to travel onsite as needed for project kick-offs
Ability to work effectively with international teams and clients

SAP ILM Consultant

Seeking a Senior ILM & Archiving Consultant to join a team of analytical and critical thinkers. You will be instrumental in architecting and leading implementations of enterprise-level solutions of SAP Archiving. You will define the problem, propose and create the solution.

The successful candidate must have proven, successful experience in at least three end-to-end projects, taking them from requirements gathering through to design, implementation and post go-live activities. You will have client facing experience and strong communication skills as this role will include daily collaboration with business representatives and technical leaders.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing customer’s current archiving strategy and verifying scope within SAP Landscape.
Performing database analysis to identify and formulate proposed archiving roadmaps.
Leading ILM workshops to present findings to key stakeholders.
Configuring ILM Archiving Objects for Blocking, Archiving, Reporting, Retrieval and/or Deletion, across various modules. This includes the Read programs, Archive Information Structures (AIS), DRB views and other SAP-standard reports.
Scheduling and executing Catch-Up and Ongoing Archiving runs, reviewing results and optimizing where required.
Retaining overall view of project implementation to ensure quality results.

Qualification and Training:

Essential:

Any business or technical graduate degree

Desirable:

BSc in Computing

Experience:

Essential:

5-7 years archiving experience
3 years ILM experience
End to End Implementation of at least 3 ILM Archiving Projects
Strong Customer Services

Desirable:

Experience working with archiving with Business Suite on HANA or S/4 HANA;
Awareness of how ILM functionality supports GDPR compliance.

Qualities and Attitude:

Team focused.
Embrace learning and change.
Detail oriented.
Passionate about what you do.
Leadership abilities and effective decision-making skills.

Product Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the implementation, customisation and configuration of ILM technologies.
Experience of business processes purchase to pay, order to cash are mandatory, others are a benefit.