MPO Solution Architect
Posted on 3/1/2023
INACTIVE
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