Job Summary
Serve as a senior technology architect specializing in Kinaxis based supply and demand planning solutions for global retail and supply chain clients. Design scalable planning platforms guide complex implementations and ensure hybrid delivery excellence while aligning technology strategy with business goals for measurable operational impact.
Responsibilities
Architect end to end Kinaxis based planning solutions that address complex supply and demand planning needs for large retail and supply chain enterprisesDesign robust data and integration architectures that enable reliable planning inputs from enterprise resource planning systems and external partner platformsLead high level and detailed solution design workshops with client planners and operations stakeholders to translate business scenarios into Kinaxis configurationsConfigure Kinaxis supply planning capabilities to support inventory optimization replenishment planning and exception based management tailored to retail networksConfigure Kinaxis demand planning features to support forecasting promotion planning and demand sensing while ensuring alignment with business planning cyclesDefine modelling approaches that align Kinaxis fundamentals with client planning processes including hierarchy design time fences and policy controlsCollaborate with business process experts in retail planning and supply chain management to harmonize process design with system capabilities and constraintsGuide performance tuning and scalability improvements so that Kinaxis solutions handle large volumes of planning data and complex multi node supply networksOversee hybrid delivery activities by coordinating on site and remote teams to ensure consistent implementation quality and adherence to project timelinesProvide governance on solution standards reusable components and reference architectures that promote consistency maintainability and future extensibilityReview functional and technical design deliverables to ensure that proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and security requirementsCoach project team members on Kinaxis best practices and planning domain concepts so that configuration and customizations remain sustainable and supportablePartner with client leadership to define value realization metrics and roadmaps that demonstrate how planning transformations improve service levels and reduce costsDrive defect triage and complex issue resolution during testing and hypercare phases to maintain solution stability and planning confidenceEngage with platform and infrastructure teams to optimize environment setup capacity planning and backup strategies for critical planning applicationsDocument solution decisions design rationales and operating procedures to support future enhancements and knowledge transfer across global teams
Qualifications
Possess extensive experience with Kinaxis supply planning including configuration scenario modelling and deployment in large scale environmentsDemonstrate strong expertise in Kinaxis demand planning with hands on experience in forecast models statistical parameters and consensus planning workflowsExhibit solid grounding in Kinaxis fundamentals including data modeling planning engine concepts and administration of user roles and planning calendarsApply deep domain experience in retail planning to design solutions that address assortment allocation replenishment and store level planning needsUtilize comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management to align technology solutions with sourcing manufacturing distribution and logistics processesCommunicate effectively in hybrid work settings by collaborating with distributed stakeholders and teams while maintaining clear documentation and updatesAdapt quickly to evolving client requirements and emerging Kinaxis features while upholding high standards of architecture integrity and delivery quality
Certifications Required
Kinaxis RapidResponse Author Certification or equivalent Kinaxis certified professional credential
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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