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Note: This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote. Job Description
Sr. Kinaxis Functional Lead/Architect - Mostly Remote with some travel

As a senior and key member of the SAP Solutions Team to help implement Kinaxis Technology, you will lead the review of technology solutions designs and drive the specific stages of data integration to SAP throughout the assessment of SAP IBP & Kinaxis Maestro solution with the new addition of AI into the solution. Through your understanding of customers' most pressing business and supply chain challenges, you will offer expert guidance ensuring seamless system integration and immediate value realization in complex supply chain environments. The role will work with the implementation partner team on the deployment.

About the role:What you will do

• Evaluate the overall data integration roadmap for deployments and provide expert guidance on creative technology solution, aligning with customer business needs and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise in highly complex system integrations, including validation, testing of the solution and optimization of data flows.
• Support customers and partners in identifying and implementing solutions tailored to
• individual data flows, leveraging deep proficiency in Kinaxis Integration Platform Suite, Maestro data model, and REST based API Integration capabilities.
• Identify risks to system integrations and provide inputs on developing mitigation plans for deployments.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations during critical deployment escalations to resolve complex data integration or conversion challenges.
• Drive adoption of integration best practice on deployments to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, fostering strong collaboration with partners and customers

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Information Technology or a related field.
• 7 - 10 years' experience in business software consulting or software deployment, preferably in supply chain.
• 5+ years as an Integration expert for enterprise level supply chain transformation projects, deploying Kinaxis Maestro solutions and applications.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and coaching/mentoring capabilities within a dedicated work team.
• Proficiency with the software deployment life cycle; including business requirements definition, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user training, and deployment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, time management, and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Role Specific Skills and experience

• Experience deploying Kinaxis Maestro solution and applications.
• Expert level understanding of the Maestro data model and Integration methods.
• Substantial experience and understanding with ETL tools such as Talend, Informatic, SAP CPI/Data Services, OWB, MuleSoft, etc.
• Database level understanding extracting data from enterprise class ERP systems including SAP/APO, Oracle, and JDE.
• Experience with connection functionality to SAP (through BAPI / RFC), databases, files, web, SOAP.
• Experience working with relational databases and JavaScript.
• Experience working with Web Services / REST APIs.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work effectively remotely from client sites

The job entails extensive amount of travel. The job also entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face.

Requirements

SAP IBP - Integrated Business Planning

Key Components and Layers

• Cloud-Based Platform:
  
  SAP IBP is a cloud-native SaaS solution, offering scalability and accessibility from anywhere.
• SAP HANA Database:
  
  The underlying in-memory database powers real-time analytics and rapid processing of large datasets, essential for AI and machine learning capabilities within IBP.
• Unified Planning Area:
  
  A central planning area serves as a single source of truth, housing a harmonized data model for various planning modules like demand, supply, and inventory.
• User Interfaces:
  
  
  • Excel UI: Preferred by planners for its familiar user experience.
  • Web UI: Provides Fiori-based apps for system configuration (e.g., creating planning areas) and dedicated planning functions.
  • Mobile Access: Enables users to review alerts and analytics on the go.
• Integration Layer:
  
  
  • SAP CPI-DS (middleware): Extracts data from source systems, transforms it into the IBP format, and loads it as master or transactional data.
  • APIs and Services: Facilitate connectivity with other SAP solutions and third-party systems.
• Intelligent Capabilities:
  
  
  • AI and Machine Learning: Built-in algorithms and ML frameworks are used for predictive analytics, demand sensing, and optimization.
  • Analytics and Dashboards: Provide real-time visibility into supply chain key performance indicators and support scenario modeling.
• Collaboration Tools:
  
  
  • Process Management: Supports workflow tracking and task management within planning processes.
  • SAP Jam: A social collaboration tool for team communication and project execution across the enterprise.

Data Flow and Integration

1. Data Inbound:
   
   Master and transactional data are extracted from source systems like SAP ERP and S/4HANA using SAP CPI-DS.
2. Data Processing:
   
   The data is transformed and loaded into IBP's harmonized data model on the SAP HANA database.
3. Planning and Analytics:
   
   Users perform demand, supply, and inventory planning, leverage AI-powered analytics, and simulate scenarios within the IBP platform.
4. Data Outbound:
   
   Planning results and other data can be sent back to operational systems like S/4HANA for execution, to BW for reporting, or to other tools for further analysis.

Interested in working from home? This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote.
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