Job Title:
Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant
About the role
As a Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant, you will make an impact by leading functional configuration and solution delivery for Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro implementations. You will be a key member of Cognizant’s supply chain planning and transformation team, working closely with solution architects, integration teams, and client stakeholders to deliver scalable, end-to-end planning solutions.
This role bridges business requirements and system design, owns complex configuration and modelling activities across planning streams, and provides mentorship to junior consultants and works closely with Solution Architects, Integration Leads, and client stakeholders to ensure successful end‑to‑end delivery across planning streams
In this role, you will:
· Lead functional configuration and advanced modelling in Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro across Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, and Capacity Planning streams
· Translate business requirements into Kinaxis functional designs, user stories, and configuration activities
· Configure and author Kinaxis components including workbooks, worksheets, measures, hierarchies, calendars, alerts, searches, scheduled tasks, and automation chains
· Perform fit-gap analysis and recommend scalable, industry-aligned supply chain planning solutions
· Collaborate with Integration Leads to support data migration and integrations from ERP and source systems (e.g., SAP, middleware platforms)
· Validate inbound and outbound data, troubleshoot data quality and integration issues, and ensure closed-loop planning integrity
· Support unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing cycles
· Work closely with Solution Architects, functional consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end delivery
· Mentor junior consultants and promote best practices, quality standards, and delivery excellence
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
· Strong hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro configuration and authoring
· Solid understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning, including Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP, and Capacity Planning
· Functional knowledge of ERP and planning system integrations (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, APO)
· Experience translating business requirements into functional designs and scalable planning solutions
· Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to work effectively in a remote, global delivery environment
These will help you stand out
· Kinaxis Solution Consultant – Level 1 Certification
· Kinaxis Author Certification – Level 2
· Experience delivering large-scale or enterprise Kinaxis implementations
· Consulting experience supporting global supply chain transformation programs
· Proven ability to mentor junior team members and lead functional workstreams
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $100,890- $138,000depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.