Kinaxis - Solutions Architect

What your new challenge will look like

The Solutions Architect will be the main point of contact between the client and the consulting team. You will be involved in leading the requirements gathering sessions, developing a solid design, and working with the client to deliver a smooth implementation. You will be involved with recommending the most appropriate technology for the client based on your expertise.

• Provide creative solutions to complex business problems while maintaining best practices.

• Support the services sales opportunities as the solution and technical leader working with the Account Executives and Client Partners

• Work with Account Executives and Client Partners to articulate the value of Maestro (RapidResponse) and be able to discuss our implementation methodology/approach.

• Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, developing proposals, planning, logistics, and the execution of project management processes.

• Leading Deployment Workshops to help clients achieve immediate value from their investment.

• Facilitating business process design and development that leverages Maestro (RapidResponse) capabilities.

• Resolving complex data and analytic configurations to ensure that the solution is producing the expected results.

• Configure the Maestro (RapidResponse) interface according to our clients’ distinct needs as defined within the Agile user stories and blueprint designs.

• Working with our clients to develop a roadmap to solve multiple supply-chain problems leveraging the power of Maestro (RapidResponse);

• Advise clients on key architectural decisions concerning the Maestro (RapidResponse) platform and supporting technologies.

• Evaluate risks related to requirements management, business process definition, testing processes, internal controls, project communications, training, and organizational change management.

• Produce technical architectures, develop system requirements, identify resources, and estimate timelines for project completion.

• Develop client-ready materials related to requirement specification, process analysis, system-based and manual controls, functional design, and test plans.

Why you belong at 4flow

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain management, or other relevant degree; or equivalent work experience

• Extensive experience leading development teams in complex supply-chain solution design, development, and testing

• 10+ years of relevant experience in business software consulting and/or manufacturing and demand/supply management

• 5+ years of experience working as a Maestro (RapidResponse) Solution Architect

• 5+ years of experience with functional knowledge in supply chain, demand or supply planning, S&OP, after sales service operations, or transportation management

• 5+ years of experience developing, supporting, or implementing Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) required.

• Experience in engaging and negotiating with C-level stakeholders.

• Detailed knowledge of functional supply chain solutions such as ERP/MRP, Sales and Operations Planning, Demand Planning, Aggregated Supply Planning, Order Fulfilment, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, and managing planning activities with distributors and contract manufacturers

• SAP ECC/APO implementation experience or other major ERP implementations such as Oracle.

• Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) integration experience with enterprise level applications such as ERP.

• Understanding of the solution development life cycle, including business requirements definition, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user training, and deployment

• Experience working with relational databases and java script.

• Experience in systems integration and ETL tools, data mapping, and systems integration a plus

• Lean Manufacturing training/experience.

• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

• Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) certification in the role of Solution Architect Level 2

• Agile Scrum Master and/or Product Owner training/experience.

What we offer

4flow, Inc. is highly invested in developing our presence in the US market using the backing and support of 4flow’s global organization. Financial stability is a given –our parent company is among the top companies in Germany in terms of financial strength. Not only with your bonus, but additionally also with our employee participation program you can take part in our organization’s success. We also offer a clearly defined corporate vision and job security with outstanding long-term career prospects. Be part of a successful, innovative, and growing company with an exceptional team culture and opportunities for you to put your ideas into practice. Make an active contribution to our U.S. market growth and enjoy a competitive base salary, an attractive bonus system, and great benefits.