Kinaxis Architect Supply Planning

Kinaxis Architect Supply Planning

**Your Job**

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The Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) Team is the IT Engine that delivers compelling and robust capabilities, products, and solutions to Kimberly Clark business and IT by focusing on cost savings, business growth, as well as connecting with partners and customers. This role is part of Supply chain planning and forecasting team at Kimberly Clark. As part of this team, the Architect will support full horizon end-to-end integrated solutions, with a special focus on Supply Planning, will be responsible for developing and supporting Kinaxis related implementation projects or changes undertaken by the DTS organization.
**Scope**:

- Responsible for solution design and delivery of Kinaxis system at Kimberly Clark
- Excellent understanding of Kinaxis solution footprint, with a deep knowledge of Supply planning solutions
- Leads/Facilitates business diagnostics, As-Is process analysis and To-Be design workshops and subsequently be able to write a solution design document to support business requirements
- Ability to review functional specs and designs, and provide inputs to influence and enhance the quality of deliverables
- Ability to review existing systems and tools and recommend improvement opportunities.
- Working experience of implementing supply planning solutions for a large global manufacturer or CPG company
- Ability to configure supply planning solution of Kinaxis, and be able to implement solution single handedly
- Ability to influence business decisions on technology, through experiences and by sharing industry best practices and methodologies
- Good understanding and work experience of using AI/ML technologies in supply chain
- Ability to deliver in fast paced environments using agile methodologies - Works on development of interfaces, dashboards, reports and tools that are of highest quality and meet business objectives
- Assist program management teams in project planning including detailed project plan, estimates and timelines
- Conducts/Facilitates end-user training workshops on Kinaxis solution
- Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing, and support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners
- Follows up on cases opened with Kinaxis Support Services to help in resolving defects for the business
- Communicate project risks and issues that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget

**Qualifications**:
Education required:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar fields - MBA/Master’s degree or equivalent in Supply chain / Logistics is preferred

**Tech Experience**:

- 10+ years of experience in implementing supply chain solutions with deep expertise in Kinaxis or similar supply planning solutions
- 3+ years of proven experience in Kinaxis supply planning implementations is mandatory. Project, Enhancement, and/or POC experience is required
- Implementation experience and functional knowledge of material planning systems and processes is desirable
- Hand-on experience of integration between Kinaxis and SAP S4 HANA/SAP ECC is highly desirable
- Serves as a functional liaison, and contributes to key meetings between DTS, Kinaxis project team and business including Sr executives
- Experience of collaborating with multiple cross-cultural teams spread across geographies to gather requirements, make design decisions, and for testing and delivery
- Ability to work under ambiguous situations, and a drive to bring clarity by working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
- Good time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and adhere to tight d