Senior Application Consultant, Supply Chain Optimization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Comprehend the performance challenges faced by customers and assist in resolving intricate supply chain management problems.

• Collaborate with both new and existing clients to incorporate Kinaxis product solutions.

• Serve as the functional lead during the implementation of Maestro supply chain software.

• Facilitate advanced complexity business requirements discovery sessions and manage multi-phase workstreams.

• Work alongside Solution Architects on the design of processes and the technical direction for complex configurations.

• Carry out sophisticated product configurations based on customer requirements and the approved solution architecture.

• Supervise the troubleshooting and resolution of intricate configuration issues.

• Utilize mathematical models, optimization techniques, and artificial intelligence algorithms in supply chain planning scenarios.

• Validate and test solutions, gather user feedback, and formulate recommendations for escalations, obstacles, and documentation.

• Conduct complex deployment workshops and train clients on the configured solutions.

• Offer technical guidance and advice to junior solution consultants.

• Mentor and support junior consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of extensive experience in software implementation or deployment in supply chain planning, execution, or business roles in supply planning, demand planning, inventory management, or manufacturing.

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a functional leadership role related to system configuration or deployments.

• 2 to 3 years of experience in designing business processes for supply chain software implementations.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Self-starter with the capacity to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

• Proven leadership capabilities and a successful history of engaging with customers and executive sponsors.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment.

• Competence in conveying complex concepts clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Advanced understanding and practical application of supply chain best practices, including forecasting, MRP, Constraint Management, and Production Scheduling.

• Capability to lead intricate business requirements gathering sessions.

• Familiarity with supply chain processes and manufacturing planning solutions such as Maestro, SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.

• Proficiency in SQL, R, and/or JavaScript.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time, with occasional travel up to 75%.

• Ability to work effectively from remote locations or client sites.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off).

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Programs focused on physical and mental well-being.

• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes.

• Mentorship programs, training opportunities, and career development.

• Recognition initiatives and referral bonuses.

• Hackathons.