Associate Solution Consultant

Posted on 9/14/2023

1,001-5,000 employees

Agile supply chain planning software

Company Overview

Kinaxis' mission is to deliver cutting-edge software that supports the ever-changing needs of the people who manage supply chains. The company has created an industry proven platform that combines human intelligence with AI and concurrent planning to help companies plan for any future, monitor risks and opportunities and respond at the pace of change.

Locations

Dallas, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Java

SQL

Python

Operations Research

Communications

CategoriesNew

Consulting

Requirements

A passion for working in customer facing roles and you have great interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
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
Technical skills such as SQL, R, Java Script, Python, etc

Responsibilities

Participate in deep-dive customer business requirements discovery sessions and develop requirements specifications documentation
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

At Kinaxis, who we are is grounded in our common belief that people matter. Each one of us plays an important part in accomplishing our work, building our culture and making a global impact.

Every day, we’re empowered to work together to help our customers make fast, confident planning decisions. This is how we create a better planet – for each other, for our customers and for generations to come. Our cloud-based platform RapidResponse ensures that the products we need – everything from medicine and cars, to day-to-day items like toothpaste – make it to market and into our hands when we need them with minimal ecological footprint.

We make the world better, and you can too.

Associate Solution Consultant

Job location: This position is located in Dallas, USA.

What you will do

Participate in deep-dive customer business requirements discovery sessions and develop requirements specifications documentation
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

What we are looking for

A passion for working in customer facing roles and you have great interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
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.

Technologies we use

Technical skills such as SQL, R, Java Script, Python, etc.

What we have to offer

Challenging Work - We love solving highly complex problems. And as the global leaders in our industry, we never stop innovating—our work is never “done. That’s because across our teams and in all roles, every employee is empowered to bring their best ideas forward and to jump in and solve the problems they’re passionate about.
Great People - We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously! It’s in our DNA to celebrate, laugh, and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open, honest, and above all, real. Every person is valued here and plays an important role in our shared success.
Global Impact - As a global team spanning continents, boundaries, and cultures, every day we are inspired by the impact our work has on our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world at large.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words to us. They are the guiding principles for building a culture where we celebrate each others’ differences, continuously strive for equality and recognize that inclusion makes us stronger as individuals, a company and a global citizen.

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com/.

Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.