Kinaxis Solution Architect
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Summary
Solution Architect in Thoucentric's SCM consulting practice: lead supply chain planning engagements (demand/supply planning, S&OP, MRP, inventory, network optimization), manage delivery teams, and grow the practice via pre-sales. Needs 7-20 years in supply chain planning; Kinaxis or similar tool implementations and R/Python/SQL are valued. Hybrid role based in Bengaluru.
About Thoucentric:
Thoucentric is a niche management consulting firm focused on
helping organizations overcome business challenges, maximize growth
& overall performance through effective problem solving, efficient
people, process, and technology solutioning, end to end execution and management.
We help clients with Business Consulting, Program & Project
Management, Digital Transformation, Product Management, Process &
Technology Solutioning and Execution including Analytics &
Emerging Tech areas cutting across functional areas such as Supply
Chain, Finance & HR, Sales & Distribution.
We are a group of seasoned professionals having diverse industry,
solution and product experience thereby making us effective business
liaisons. We are 300+ consultants strong coming with strong diverse
background fueling our growth story in India and across four other
global locations viz. US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.
Thoucentric is an ‘Ethos’ that epitomizes the essence of being a
good human… living a life of purpose… being life itself! We are an
extension of ourselves together! We breed the basic human values of
trust, freedom, nimbleness, compassion, integrity, passion,
persistence & conviction.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Family: SCM Consulting
Designation: Solution Architect
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 7 to 20 years of relevant
experience
Role Summary: -
The role requires individuals to:
- Build
and execute strategies to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction on
ongoing supply chain technology projects.
- Help
develop account strategy and plan, that best leverages consulting team
strengths.
- Leading
a team working on multiple, geographically dispersed projects, and ensure
all projects are delivered on time and exceed customer expectations.
- Successfully
deliver Supply Chain Planning Consulting engagements across various
industries, sectors and geographies specifically in various areas of
Supply Chain Planning (Demand & Supply Planning, S&OP,
Distribution Planning, MRP, Inventory Planning, Replenishment Planning and
Network Optimization)
- Bring
structure to unstructured environments. Deal with ambiguity and lead the
teams to success in fast paced environment
- Assist
clients in the selection, implementation, and adoption of supply chain
solutions.
- Provide
functional and business process expertise on a project which generally
consists of consultants, subcontractors, remote global resources, and
client employees.
- Manage
cross-functional programs/projects involving multiple client stakeholders
and vendors.
- Guide
the clients on industry best practices / process benchmarks.
- Provide
leadership and guidance to consultants in managing their deliverables and
lead the teams to achieve highest standards, project discipline and
accountability.
- Help
in building Supply Chain practice at Thoucentric and help grow the company
by participating in pre-sales activities, building new solutions /
offering that can strengthen Thoucentric’s capabilities in Supply Chain
space.
- Create
reusable assets to help accelerate delivery of solutions
- Juggle
multiple and conflicting priorities in a timely and sensitive way.
- Act
as solution architects with equal expertise in supply chain planning
technology and domain.
Educational Qualifications:
- Strong
educational background from reputed engineering and management schools
Required Skills:
- Understanding
of supply chain planning processes including demand
planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory optimization.
- 7
years to 20 years of work experience in Supply
Chain Planning domain with technology exposure.
- Flexibility
to work on any supply chain technology. Appropriate training would be
provided if you would need to work on a different technology than what you
have experience in.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and
external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting
- Analytical
and Problem-solving skills along with self-motivation to excel
- Meticulous
planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Ability
to drive projects in a matrix management environment that includes
influencing, efficiency, collaboration, candor, and openness with a focus
on results orientation
- Ability
to analyze large amount of data; R, Python, SQL knowledge is preferred.
- Desirable
Skills : 2 implementations using at least
one of the best-in-class supply chain software tools (e.g.
Kinaxis ) or custom built supply chain planning
applications involving advanced algorithms (AI/ML) is
highly desirable.
Requirements
You Are A Good Fit If This Sounds Like You:
Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment
and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a
deadline-driven situation.
Works independently on complex processes and modules that may be
used by one or more programs or systems.
Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to
manage several work streams simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss
and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.
Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse
and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships
at all levels.
Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex
situations and assess when to escalate issues
Kindly note that we are working in a Hybrid Mode with base location
in Bengaluru, Karnataka, this is not a remote role.