Senior IT Specialist – Demand & Supply Planning

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership and provide support for global supply chain planning applications throughout their entire lifecycle.

• Collaborate with business teams to pinpoint opportunities, address challenges, and convert requirements into scalable solutions.

• Configure and enhance Kinaxis Maestro to boost planning efficiency and overall business performance.

• Lead the processes of testing, validation, change management, and system enhancements.

• Drive issue resolution, conduct root-cause analysis, and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work together with global stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to implement impactful solutions.

• Ensure applications are compliant, dependable, and aligned with Vantive's digital transformation strategy.

• Participate in recurring early-evening meetings to collaborate with North American teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in an IT role that supports supply chain planning systems or enterprise applications.

• Typically, 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse, preferably within Supply Planning or Demand Planning.

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, data models, and integrations.

• Experience in configuring Kinaxis RapidResponse, including planning workbooks, worksheets, alerts, scenarios, scheduled tasks, scorecards, automation chains, and dashboards.

• Proficiency in translating business requirements into technical solutions and facilitating process enhancements.

• Familiarity with ERP integrations such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar systems.

• Knowledge of APIs and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

• Experience in supporting testing, validation, and change management activities.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, global environment and build strong cross-functional partnerships.

• Kinaxis certifications are a plus.

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, or other regulated industries is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to play a key role in influencing how a global healthcare organization plans, makes decisions, and delivers for patients around the world.

• Collaborate with international teams.

• Direct impact on business performance and digital transformation initiatives.

• Access to cutting-edge planning technology.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.