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Full-Time

Solution Consultant

Remote

Posted on 7/19/2023

Kinaxis

Kinaxis

1,001-5,000 employees

Supply chain planning and management solutions

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing

Junior, Mid, Senior

United States

Category
Consulting
Required Skills
Python
Management
R
SQL
Java
SAP Products
Operations Research
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production planning, demand management industry role and/or business software consulting role
  • BS/MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field with an excellent academic record
  • Good background in Supply Chain engineering concepts and understanding of statistical forecasting, inventory management, MRP, scheduling, etc
  • Ability to learn a new application - Kinaxis RapidResponse®
  • Self-direction with ability to excel in a fast paced work environment
  • Work well in a team environment and have the ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
  • Open to travel 75% on average and 100% occasionally and also can work effectively when working remotely from the client
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Technical skills such as SQL, R, Java Script, Python, etc
  • Experience with manufacturing planning solutions such as Kinaxis, SAP, JDA, etc
Responsibilities
  • Participate in deep-dive customer business requirements discovery sessions and develop requirements specifications documentation
  • Support Solution Architect in providing creative solutions to complex business problems while maintaining best practices
  • Guide and mentor junior consultants on the project team during project
  • Learn Rapid Response software and perform solution configuration
  • Perform training of customer end users on the configured solution
  • Understand supply chain industry trends and benchmark customer against the same
  • Ensure the customer is obtaining the business benefits as captured in the business case
  • Support the validation and testing of the solution and capture user feedback
  • Support data management and data integration related activities
  • Any other reasonable project related tasks as assigned by the Project Manager

Kinaxis offers supply chain management solutions that enable businesses to make quick and informed decisions. Their main product, the RapidResponse platform, includes tools for operational, supply, demand planning, and inventory management, with a focus on concurrent planning for faster decision-making. The company operates on a subscription-based model and provides consulting services to help clients optimize their supply chain processes. Kinaxis aims to empower businesses to adapt and thrive in a dynamic market.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$148.4M

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1984

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

69%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kinaxis's partnerships with companies like Capgemini for Planning-as-a-Service highlight its innovative approach to supply chain management.
  • The introduction of AI-infused platforms like Maestro positions Kinaxis at the forefront of technological advancements in supply chain orchestration.
  • Kinaxis's inclusion in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions underscores its leadership and credibility in the market.

What critics are saying

  • The complexity of integrating AI into supply chain management could lead to implementation challenges and slower adoption rates.
  • The highly competitive nature of the supply chain management sector means Kinaxis must continuously innovate to maintain its market position.

What makes Kinaxis unique

  • Kinaxis's RapidResponse platform offers concurrent planning capabilities, enabling real-time decision-making that is unmatched by traditional supply chain solutions.
  • The AI-infused Maestro platform provides full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain, setting Kinaxis apart from competitors.
  • Kinaxis's focus on end-to-end supply chain orchestration, from strategic planning to last-mile delivery, offers a comprehensive solution that many competitors lack.

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Benefits

Flexible vacation

Parental leave top-up

Company bonus plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Competitive pay

Work from home options if your role permits

Training & development opportunities

Health & wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Active social committee

Inclusion & diversity committee

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