Senior Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Job Title: Senior Kinaxis Solution Consultant (Authoring Expert)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (US-based)

Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract (C2C / 1099)

Work Authorization: STRICTLY (Required for Aerospace/Defense client)

Role Overview Peningo Systems is seeking an elite Senior Kinaxis Solution Consultant with deep, hands-on expertise in RapidResponse Authoring. Supporting a premier US-based Aerospace & Defense client, this role requires a technical and functional expert who can translate complex supply chain planning requirements into advanced, customized Kinaxis configurations. You will act as the primary builder of custom workbooks, dashboards, and automated logic, ensuring the RapidResponse environment is perfectly tailored to the client's discrete manufacturing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Authoring: Lead the design, build, and configuration of complex Kinaxis RapidResponse workbooks, dashboards, scorecards, and alerts.

• Custom Configuration: Develop and implement custom algorithms, tailored supply chain logic, and robust data hierarchies within the RapidResponse platform.

• Requirements Translation: Partner closely with Solution Architects and business stakeholders to translate complex aerospace supply chain requirements into highly effective technical configurations.

• System Optimization: Perform advanced performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of existing RapidResponse models and custom workflows.

• Data Integration Support: Collaborate with data integration teams to ensure seamless data mapping and alignment between Kinaxis and enterprise ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

• Testing & Validation: Drive system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) for all authored customizations.

Required Qualifications

• Authoring Expertise: 7+ years of hands-on functional and technical experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse, with a heavy emphasis on advanced Authoring and workbook creation.

• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of enterprise supply chain planning processes, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, and S&OP.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to write complex calculated fields, macros, and conditional logic within RapidResponse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Active Kinaxis RapidResponse Certifications at Level 2 (Author) or Level 3 (Expert) are highly preferred.

• Industry Background: Prior experience deploying Kinaxis solutions within Aerospace, Defense, or complex discrete manufacturing environments.

To Apply Please submit your updated resume in Word format along with your target C2C hourly rate and availability to .

Thank you

Ed