Principal Is Architect, Rapidresponse

**Role Description**:
**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Requirement gathering for Supply Chain Planning business processes, identifying potential areas of improvement and new development, automation of processes, reducing of cycle times and productivity improvement
- Translate business requirements into clear fit gat analysis and actionable user requirements for configurations, design and implement in RapidResponse system
- Design and develop technical specifications with Kinaxis RapidResponse - working on different planning modules like Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Master Production Schedule, etc
- Resolving complex data and analytic configurations to ensure that the solution produces the expected results
- Develop and maintain System Architecture models (e.g. System Interaction diagrams) and reference implementations within systems of record (e.g. Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture tools)
- Update solution documentation, workflows, and system configurations to ensure comprehensive understanding and facilitate knowledge transfer
- Support data integration with multiple sources and target systems like SAP S/4 HANA using Data lakes and API architecture
- Work with Kinaxis product vendors to optimize performance and automate processes for sustained value delivery.
- Leverage cutting-edge innovations in cloud technologies to achieve process efficiencies through automations using AI/ML, and agentic AI chatbots
- Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations
- Be a part of an Agile project team utilizing the Agile / Scrum methodologies, working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, closely partnering with business stakeholders
- Partner with Scrum Master, Product Owner and the team in defining Technical User Stories, Partners with Product Owner to identify and prioritize enabler work

**Basic Qualifications and Experience**:

- Master’s degree with 5-6 years of experience in Supply Chain Business, Engineering, IT or related field OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 -10 years of experience in Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Business, Engineering, IT or related field

**Functional Skills**:
**Must-Have Skills**:

- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse systems using Demand, Supply, DRP, MEIO, Capacity planning, Process Orchestration with Command-and-Control Center
- 5+ years of experience working as a Maestro (RapidResponse) Solution Architect
- Prior Solution developer experience of 2-3 projects on Kinaxis RapidResponse platform across industry verticals
- Experience in various RapidResponse planning analytics like Netting, CTP, MLS, production wheel, campaign planning and Supply.AI
- Facilitating business process design, requirements gathering, conducting fit gap analysis and ability to write and design technical solutions leveraging Maestro (RapidResponse) capabilities
- Ability to provide Functional specifications and process flows, adopting Kinaxis RapidResponse platform to Development team, ensure requirements are tested and own the UAT, End user training, and Post deployment enhancements
- Understanding of the solution development life cycle, including business requirements definition, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user training, and deployment
- Develop and maintain System Architecture models (e.g. System Interaction diagrams) and reference implementations within systems of record (e.g. Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture tools)
- Knowledge of sprint-based planning and estimations required for implementation

**Good-to-Have Skills**:

- Health Cloud and Lifesciences Cloud hands on experience
- Working knowledge of integrations suite using API’s or 3rd party integration software like Talend, MuleSoft, Data Lake and Data Fabrics etc
- Extensive experience in software development lifecycle
- Experience using and adoption of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Established business partnerships and IS governance practices involving senior business stakeholders
- Broad working knowledge of key IS domains and layers
- Understanding of FDA regulations governing computer system validation and operation
- Familiarity with security requirements and best practices for data at rest and in transit
- Success in mentoring and developing strong product analysts, business analysts, and developers
- Experience in FMCG/CPG/Retail/Manufacturing industry

**Professional Certifications**_:_**
- Kinaxis RapidResponse Authoring and Solution Architect Certifications

**Soft Skills**:

- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong transformation and change management experience.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
- Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals.
- Strong presentation and public sp