Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant

Role Summary

The Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant is responsible for leading functional configuration and solution delivery on Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro implementations. This role bridges business requirements and system design, owns complex configuration and modelling activities, mentors junior consultants, and works closely with Solution Architects, Integration Leads, and client stakeholders to ensure successful endtoend delivery across planning streams

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Configuration

Lead functional configuration and modelling in Kinaxis Rapid Response / Maestro across Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP, and Capacity Planning streams
Translate business requirements into Kinaxis functional designs, user stories, and configuration tasks
Configure and author Kinaxis components including workbooks, worksheets, measures, hierarchies, calendars, alerts, searches, scheduled tasks, and automation chains
Perform fitgap analysis and recommend scalable, industryaligned planning solutions
Delivery & Execution

Own sprintlevel delivery including estimation, build, unit testing, and demo sessions
Support SIT, UAT, PQ, and production deployments in coordination with business and QA teams
Ensure adherence to client deployment, release management, and validation standards
Provide postgolive hypercare support and stabilization
Integration & Data Management

Work closely with Integration Leads to support data migration and integration from source systems (e.g., SAP, middleware)
Validate inbound and outbound data, troubleshoot data issues, and ensure closedloop planning integrity
Support adminlevel configurations such as custom tables, tolerances, batch jobs, and automation monitoring
Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor and guide Solution Consultants on feature development, modelling standards, and best practices
Collaborate with Solution Architects on solution design, sprint planning, and overall roadmap
Conduct solution walkthroughs, demos, and design discussions with client stakeholders
Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators, and reusable components
Required Skills & Experience

Core Skills

Strong handson experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro configuration and authoring
Solid understanding of endtoend Supply Chain Planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP)
Experience working in Agile delivery models (Scrum, sprintbased execution)
Ability to translate complex business scenarios into scalable Kinaxis solutions
Technical & Functional Exposure

Functional knowledge of ERP and planning integrations (e.g., SAP ECC / S4, APO)
Experience supporting data validation, workflow testing, and production deployments
Exposure to Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods planning environments (preferred)
Certifications (Preferred / Mandatory depending on program)

Kinaxis Solution Consultant Level 1
Kinaxis Author Certification -Level 2
Soft Skills

Strong clientfacing communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead discussions, workshops, and solution demos
Mentoring mindset with experience guiding junior team members
Structured problemsolving and analytical thinking capabilities