- Assess business processes and system capabilities, identify functional gaps, and translate requirements into clear solution designs and implementation roadmaps.

- Lead the design and delivery of system enhancements and integrations, with a strong emphasis on data analytics, closed-loop planning execution, and Kinaxis Maestro solution expertise.

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Supply Chain, IT, Data, ERP, and Operations) to ensure on-time, high-quality project outcomes.

- Provide functional leadership and hands-on guidance to project teams throughout analysis, build, test, deployment, and hypercare phases.

- Drive user enablement and adoption by creating training materials, conducting knowledge transfer, and supporting change management.

- Own day-to-day application support, issue triage, root cause analysis, and continuous enhancements to improve stability and performance.

- Champion continuous improvement, optimizing planning workflows, automation, reporting, and system usability.

- Evaluate emerging capabilities and recommend new features and innovations to improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and decision-making.

Required Qualifications :

- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro, including closed-loop implementation and advanced data analytics.

- Minimum 2 Kinaxis Maestro project implementations, with demonstrable delivery ownership.

- 10+ years of supply chain management experience or related domain expertise (planning, procurement, manufacturing, distribution).

- Proven expertise integrating Kinaxis Maestro with SAP ECC and non-SAP applications (upstream/downstream systems).

- Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills; able to influence across functions and levels.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex topics in a clear, business-friendly way.

- Strong analytical thinking, structured problem solving, and data-driven decision-making capability.

- Proficiency in data analysis and ERP integration concepts (interfaces, master data, transactional data, reconciliation).

- Experience in workbook authoring, automation scheduling, and development of reports, dashboards, scorecards, and KPIs within Kinaxis Maestro.

- Kinaxis Level 2 Author Certification (preferred/required as applicable).

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

- Post-graduate certifications such as APICS CPIM/CSCP (or equivalent) are a strong plus.

Preferred Skills :

- Working knowledge of relational databases and query writing (e.g., SQL fundamentals).

- Familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and best practices in IT operations.

- Experience with Agile tools such as ServiceNow and JIRA for backlog, incident, and delivery management.

- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent initiatives.

- Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset across global stakeholders.