Kinaxis Solution Architect

Kinaxis Solution Architect

LIDD Consultants Inc. · Atlanta, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-20

Salary: USD 150,000–175,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: 100-Consulting

Description

Company Overview  

LIDD is a leading supply chain management consulting firm. We design complex distribution centers and logistics systems to help companies move goods more efficiently. Our clients are manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including many brand names in food & beverage and consumer goods. From our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, our staff tackles challenging projects in a fun and supportive environment.

Our Diversity Statement

LIDD is an equal-opportunity employer. When you join our team, you'll feel like you belong regardless of your ethnicity, religion, race, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Let us know if you need accommodation during the recruitment process.

LIDD is seeking an experienced Kinaxis Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of Kinaxis Maestro implementations for our supply chain consulting clients. As a senior member of our Supply Chain Planning Practice, you will own the end-to-end solution architecture on complex implementations, including data integration design, planning logic configuration, and translation of business requirements into Maestro configurations. This role is central to LIDD's growing VAR partnership with Kinaxis and our software implementation pipeline.

Your role:

• Lead solution architecture on Kinaxis Maestro implementation projects from kickoff through go-live and stabilization.
• Design integration architecture between Maestro and client ERP/data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Business Central, SAP, Oracle), including master data flows and transactional interfaces.
• Configure and validate Maestro modules including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, and Capable-to-Promise. Translate client business requirements into Maestro configurations, workbooks, scenarios, and alerts.
• Lead solution design workshops with client stakeholders and serve as the primary technical authority on the engagement.
• Mentor consultants and analysts on Kinaxis methodology, supply chain planning concepts, and LIDD delivery standards.
• Partner with the pre-sales team to scope new opportunities, contribute to SOWs, and validate technical feasibility.
• Maintain and grow Kinaxis certifications; stay current on Maestro releases and new modules.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing Kinaxis (RapidResponse / Maestro), with at least 2 full-lifecycle implementations as lead architect.
• Active Kinaxis certifications (Author Level 2 minimum; Solution Consultant strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of supply chain planning concepts: demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, MPS, MRP, inventory optimization.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, data modeling, and ETL concepts.
• Experience working in a client-facing consulting or VAR environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead workshops and present to executive stakeholders.
• Nice-to-Have Qualifications
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or comparable data integration platforms.
• Experience integrating Kinaxis with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, or Oracle ERPs.
• Background in CPG, industrial manufacturing, or distribution verticals.
• Experience with adjacent planning tools (StockIQ, o9, Blue Yonder, OMP).

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Apply at LIDD Consultants Inc.

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