Kinaxis Solution Architect

Kinaxis Solution Architect

£100,000 - £180,000 Base salary

Remote (Very Occasional onsite client visits)

We are seeking a highly skilled Kinaxis Solution Architect to join our consulting team. In this pivotal role, you will act as the bridge between strategic business leaders and technical teams, delivering innovative supply chain solutions using Kinaxis RapidResponse. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable solutions that align with client needs and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between clients and the consulting team, ensuring seamless communication and understanding of business needs.
• Conduct business process and requirements analysis to identify optimal solutions.
• Advise clients on key architectural decisions for the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform and its integration with supporting technologies.
• Evaluate risks related to requirements management, business process definition, testing processes, project communications, and organizational change management.
• Design technical architectures, system requirements, and project plans, including resource allocation and timeline estimation.
• Create client-ready materials such as requirement specifications, process analyses, functional designs, and test plans.
• Support pre-sales activities, including scoping engagements, developing proposals, and planning project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse, including development, support, or implementation.
• Strong functional knowledge of supply chain processes, such as demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, after-sales service operations, or transportation management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and Oracle and their integration with Kinaxis.
• Expertise in systems integration, ETL tools, data mapping, and end-to-end implementation processes.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications in Kinaxis Author 3 and Solution Architect 1 are highly desirable.

If you're an experienced Kinaxis professional ready to take on a leadership role in transformative supply chain projects, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply here or contact Ben at 01923 716 220