Lead II - Enterprise Solutions

SAP Kinaxis Solution Architect / Senior Consultant Experience: 15+ Years Location: AMAT BLR Billrate : $35 Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP Kinaxis Solution Architect with 15+ years of IT and Supply Chain Planning experience. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro, SAP ERP/S4HANA integration, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Planning, and end-to-end Supply Chain transformation initiatives. The candidate will lead solution design, client engagements, global implementations, and drive business process improvements. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end Kinaxis implementation and transformation programs. • Design scalable supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into solution designs. • Drive Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Capacity Planning, and S&OP processes. • Integrate Kinaxis with SAP ECC, SAP APO, SAP IBP, and SAP S/4HANA environments. • Define data models, planning hierarchies, KPIs, and reporting solutions. • Lead workshops, solution architecture reviews, and governance meetings. • Mentor junior consultants and provide technical leadership. • Support data migration, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities. • Identify business process improvements and recommend best practices. Required Skills • 15+ years of overall IT/Supply Chain experience. • 7+ years of hands-on Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro experience. • Strong knowledge of: o Demand Planning o Supply Planning o Inventory Planning o Capacity Planning o S&OP / IBP o Order Fulfillment • Experience integrating Kinaxis with SAP ECC/S4HANA. • Strong understanding of supply chain data models and planning workflows. • Experience in large-scale global implementation programs. • Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Skills • SAP IBP, APO, PP, MM, SD exposure. • Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or cloud-based integrations. • Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive, or consumer goods industries. • Kinaxis Certifications preferred. Education • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or related field. Key Competencies • Solution Architecture • Program Leadership • Client Management • Supply Chain Transformation • Team Mentoring • Strategic Planning • Executive Communication Target Designation: Senior Manager / Principal Consultant / Solution Architect / Delivery Manager (Kinaxis & SAP Supply Chain).