Kinaxis Planning Solution Architect - Consumer Goods

Responsibilities: Develop and implement integrated planning strategies aligned with client goals Lead S&OP cycles including demand and supply reviews Design demand and supply planning processes (forecasting, procurement, inventory) Enable S&OP execution across production, inventory, and logistics Create inventory optimization strategies to reduce working capital Identify and implement process improvements and new technologies Define and track KPIs for supply chain performance and close gaps Develop governance and operating models across sales, production, and logistics Engage stakeholders with regular reporting on planning performance and goals Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruption impacts Provide data-driven insights via reporting and analytics Travel to client sites as needed

Key requirements: Minimum 8 years of experience with Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) Delivered at least 3 full Kinaxis Maestro implementations from design to go-live Minimum 4 years in Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, or Industrials (preferred) Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience) Willingness to travel (0–100%) Stakeholder engagement Leadership and team coaching Workshop facilitation Analytical thinking Strategic storytelling Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response)