Required Skills:
1. Supply Chain Planning Domain Expertise (End to End)
2. Kinaxis Maestro Solutioning & Design
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Solution Leadership
Role Summary:
The Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant is responsible for leading functional configuration and solution delivery on Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro implementations. This role bridges business requirements and system design, owns complex configuration and modelling activities, mentors junior consultants, and works closely with Solution Architects, Integration Leads, and client stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end delivery across planning streams
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design & Configuration
• Lead functional configuration and modelling in Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro across Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP, and Capacity Planning streams
• Translate business requirements into Kinaxis functional designs, user stories, and configuration tasks
• Configure and author Kinaxis components, including workbooks, worksheets, measures, hierarchies, calendars, alerts, searches, scheduled tasks, and automation chains
• Perform fit gap analysis and recommend scalable, industry-aligned planning solutions
Delivery & Execution
• Own sprint-level delivery, including estimation, build, unit testing, and demo sessions
• Support SIT, UAT, PQ, and production deployments in coordination with business and QA teams
• Ensure adherence to client deployment, release management, and validation standards
• Provide post-go-live hyper care support and stabilization
Integration & Data Management
• Work closely with Integration Leads to support data migration and integration from source systems (e.g., SAP, middleware)
• Validate inbound and outbound data, troubleshoot data issues, and ensure closed-loop planning integrity
• Support admin-level configurations such as custom tables, tolerances, batch jobs, and automation monitoring
Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentor and guide Solution Consultants on feature development, modelling standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with Solution Architects on solution design, sprint planning, and overall roadmap
• Conduct solution walkthroughs, demos, and design discussions with client stakeholders
• Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators, and reusable components
Required Skills & Experience:
Core Skills
• Strong hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro configuration and authoring
• Solid understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP)
• Experience working in Agile delivery models (Scrum, sprint-based execution)
• Ability to translate complex business scenarios into scalable Kinaxis solutions
Technical & Functional Exposure
• Functional knowledge of ERP and planning integrations (e.g., SAP ECC / S4, APO)
• Experience supporting data validation, workflow testing, and production deployments
• Exposure to Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods planning environments (preferred) [Cognizant…Feb_Orals | PowerPoint]
Certifications (Preferred / Mandatory depending on program)
• Kinaxis Solution Consultant – Level 1
• Kinaxis Author Certification -Level 2
Soft Skills:
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead discussions, workshops, and solution demos
• Mentoring mindset with experience guiding junior team members
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
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