MPO Solution Architect
Posted on 3/1/2023
INACTIVE
Kinaxis

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-driven supply chain management for agile business planning.
Company Overview
Kinaxis stands out as a leader in the digital supply chain and integrated business planning sector, offering a unique blend of human intelligence, AI, and concurrent planning to enable swift, informed decision-making. The company's cloud-based platform and industry-proven applications empower teams to anticipate changes, respond rapidly, and eliminate waste, thereby enhancing agility in an unpredictable business environment. With a trusted reputation among forward-thinking brands, Kinaxis demonstrates its commitment to helping companies plan for any future and adapt at the pace of change.
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Software
Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$148.4M

Founded

1984

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

42%
Locations
Canada
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Management
SAP Products
JIRA
Customer Service
Oracle
Requirements
  • Multiple cycles of leading development teams in complex supply-chain Execution / Logistics /Transportation Management systems solution design, development, and testing
  • 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in business software consulting and/or Transportation Management systems
  • Experience in engaging and negotiating with C-level stake-holders
  • Good understanding of Logistics & Supply Chain processes and domain expertise
  • Adept at business process analysis and divergent process identification, followed by Process Harmonization workshops and Change Management
  • Experience working with business teams and understanding their requirements
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities within teams
  • Expert in Supply Chain Management Application configuration; previous work as a Supply Chain Solution Architect; Logistics SME; experience with lead process re-engineering and design activities in large projects
  • Proven record in building customer satisfaction through domain knowledge and product specific skill sets
  • Proven experience in solutions for Supply Chain Orchestration, Control Towers, 4PL, 3PL, Transportation planning, Freight Settlement
  • Proven ability to share knowledge and stay updated on current trends and technical advancements
  • Experience with client-facing consulting engagements involving senior-level executives across diverse businesses
  • Proficient in Supply Chain Management Platforms and able to handle Business Requirement Workshops, fit-gap analysis, functional solution designs, configurations and process automations, lead Conference Room Pilots, Integration discussions and system testing, Key User trainings
  • Ability to drive discussions with customers and grow the account
  • Superior organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and establish and manage one's own work schedule and weekly activity
  • Results-driven and able to motivate diverse teams to achieve quality results
  • Able and willing to travel internationally and have flexible work hours
  • Experience leading implementation of other TMS applications - Oracle OTM, Alpega, BlueYonder, SAP TM, E2open etc
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence
Responsibilities
  • Provide creative solutions to complex business problems while maintaining best practices
  • End to end solution ownership for assigned projects
  • Drive client participation in project design activities
  • Lead Deployment Workshops to help customers achieve immediate value from their investment
  • Facilitate business process design and development that leverages our solution capabilities
  • Resolve complex data and analytic configurations to ensure that the solution is producing the expected results
  • Create solution design and assign work packages to the project team
  • Work with customer to prioritize their rollout planning
  • Guide and mentor the consulting project team
  • Continuous liaison with Key users
  • Organize training for Key users (Train the trainer)
  • Working with our customers to develop a roadmap to solve multiple supply-chain problems leveraging the power of our solutions
  • Providing high levels of customer service whenever the opportunity arises
  • Work with Account Executives and Client Partners to articulate the value of our solution and be able to discuss our implementation methodology/approach
  • Work as subject matter expertise for Presales opportunities