Kinaxis Developer/Architect

Kinaxis Developer/Architect

Requires 25% travel to Kansas City, MO

Need Candidates with Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical and functional expert on the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform, guiding the design and implementation of supply chain solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, identifying opportunities for process improvement and new development within the Kinaxis environment.
• Design and develop technical specifications, blueprints, and solution architecture models to support the realization of supply chain planning functionalities.
• Configure and customize Kinaxis RapidResponse applications, including the creation of worksheets, workbooks, alerts, metrics, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Develop and maintain data integration processes, working with various ETL tools (Talend) to ensure seamless data flow between Kinaxis and other enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Create and implement complex Kinaxis workflows, business rules, and scripting logic to automate and optimize supply chain processes.
• Lead the entire solution development lifecycle, including requirements definition, functional specifications, development, testing (SIT/UAT), user training, and deployment.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices and enterprise architecture standards.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on Kinaxis development and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of total experience in supply chain planning, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse implementations.
• Proven experience in at least two full-cycle implementations of Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Strong functional knowledge across Kinaxis modules, including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Management.
• Deep technical understanding of the Kinaxis platform's data model, scripting capabilities, and integration methods.
• Experience with ETL tools and a solid grasp of database concepts (SQL) and scripting languages (JavaScript).
• Kinaxis certifications (Administrator, or Solution Architect) are highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus