Solution Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

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

• Collaborate with both new and existing clients to offer expert advice on integrating Kinaxis product solutions.

• Serve as a functional lead during the deployment of the RapidResponse supply chain software.

• Facilitate business requirements discovery sessions for comprehensive, multi-phase implementations.

• Collaborate with Solution Architects on the design of processes and the technical direction for complex configurations.

• Implement advanced product configurations tailored to customer requirements and approved solution architecture.

• Supervise the troubleshooting and resolution of complex configuration challenges.

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

• Validate and test solutions, gather user feedback, and formulate recommendations.

• Conduct complex deployment workshops, training, and provide guidance to customers on the configured solutions.

• Offer technical leadership and recommendations to junior Solution Consultants.

• Mentor 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 discipline.

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

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

• 2 to 3 years of experience in business process design specifically for supply chain software implementations.

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

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

• Initiative and capacity to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

• Established leadership skills with a successful track record involving customers and executive sponsors.

• Ability to function effectively in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

• Proficient in conveying complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Advanced knowledge 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 RapidResponse/Maestro, SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.

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

• Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time, with occasional travel up to 100%.

• Ability to work effectively remotely from client locations.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Programs promoting physical and mental well-being.

• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes.

• Mentorship programs, training opportunities, and career development.

• Recognition programs and rewards for referrals.

• Hackathons.

• Inclusive recruitment accommodations for candidates with specific needs or disabilities.