Position Details: Kinaxis SCM Consultant

The objective is to build innovative solutions in area of supply chain planning by leveraging domain experience and expertise in one of the niche product in area of supply chain planning

The role will either lead the team or be individual contributor in transformational projects involving a niche product in area of supply chain planning

The role will contribute to the growth of the business by creating a pipeline of consulting projects and IT led downstream projects identified proactively or jointly with the customer. 

 

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• Lead and execute consulting engagements in the area of supply chain planning

• Participate in business analysis, functional blueprint design through - strong business functional expertise from across the manufacturing value chain

• Leading and helping shape solution approaches/POC and design based on product expertise

• Lead team in creating proactive opportunities through data lead consulting with existing customers of TCS

• Participate in proposals, bid responses and presales support 

• Conduct business research and demonstrate thought leadership through analyst engagements, white papers and participation in industry focus areas

Key Focus Areas

• Kinaxis - Familiarity/Expertise in S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning

• Supply Chain – Need experience / expertise in at least one area of supply chain management as follows

o Supply Chain Planning (Demand Planning, Forecasting and S&OP, Advance Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling & Material Planning)

o Supply Chain Execution (Sourcing & Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Lean & Operations Management)

o Logistics/Warehouse Management (Logistics & Transportation, Warehouse & Stores Management)

o Network Optimization

o Risk Management & Sustainability

o SC Analytics 

Qualifications: 

Must Have

• Minimum of 12 + years of experience 

• Minimum 3+ years cumulative experience in Kinaxis solutions

• Experience in leading requirement gathering and documentation, fit gap analysis, as-is and to- be business process designs and client user training etc

• A Bachelor’s degree

Good to Have

• Knowledge about other niche products in different areas of supply chain management

• Understanding of Digital concepts (Blockchain, IOT, AI etc) used in Supply Chain

• Consulting experience with automotive/industrial customers

• Hands on industry experience in area of SCM domain

• Experience of working in large/complex global  programs

• MBA 

Other:

• Strong data analysis skills and willingness to drive discovery type of work

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• Self-confidence and an ability to build relationships with clients at all levels

• 80% travel flexibility