Kinaxis RapidResponse Architect

Position: Kinaxis RapidResponse Architect
Location: Remote, USA

15+ years Kinaxis Experience: 10+ years (end to end implementations & transformations) 
Program Type: Large global rollouts, complex landscapes, COE models 
Core Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Ownership Own end to end Kinaxis solution architecture across demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and S&OP/IBP. Define target state architecture aligned to business strategy and planning maturity. Drive architectural decisions covering: Data model design Planning logic & scenarios Integration patterns Performance & scalability Design & Governance Lead solution design authority across projects and operations. 
Review and approve functional and technical designs. Establish architecture standards, best practices, and governance models. 
Ensure consistency across enhancements, rollouts, and regional deployments. Integration & Platform Strategy Own Kinaxis integration strategy with ERP and upstream/downstream systems. 
Define data flow, latency, reconciliation, and error handling principles. 
Ensure high availability, performance, and platform stability. Delivery & Transformation Partner with business leaders to translate enterprise planning needs into scalable Kinaxis designs. 
Guide delivery teams through complex implementations and upgrades. 
Oversee UAT strategy, cutover planning, and go live readiness. Support post go live stabilization and value realization. Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement 
Act as primary Kinaxis architectural advisor to senior stakeholders. Support roadmap definition, solution evaluation, and estimations. Provide thought leadership on supply chain planning transformations. 

Mandatory Skills: Kinaxis RapidResponse Architecture (Technical + Functional) End to end Supply Chain Planning Enterprise Solution Design Data Modeling & Integration Architecture Performance & Scaling Strategy Stakeholder & Executive Communication 
Functional Knowledge (Strong) Demand Planning Supply & Capacity Planning Inventory Optimization S&OP / IBP Scenario & What If Planning 
Technical Knowledge (Strong) Kinaxis data model & schema design Interface & integration frameworks Large data volume handling Performance tuning & optimization Upgrade & release management Good to Have Kinaxis certification(s) SAP ECC / S/4HANA integration experience COE / Global template ownership Manufacturing Pre sales or solution strategy exposure