Kinaxis Solutions Architect

Kinaxis Solutions Architect

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

Westlake Corporation's Digital Office plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our business. The Digital Office team is committed to driving digital transformation throughout the enterprise portfolio, with a focus on achieving growth by enhancing customer experience and operational excellence.

The Digital Office is establishing an Enterprise Supply Chain Planning Center of Excellence (COE) as a critical enabler for the digital transformation. The COE is established for three primary reasons: 1) Capability development; 2) Functional productivity; 3) Talent Development.

As the Supply Chain Planning Solution Architect (SA), you will provide Solution Architecture, work with cross-functional teams to deploy and support full horizon end-to-end integrated solutions, with a special focus on Supply Chain Planning. The SA will be responsible for developing and supporting Kinaxis-related implementation projects, changes, or enhancements.

To excel in this role, you must possess strong analytical skills to provide Solution Architecture and system design expertise, ensuring creative problem-solving while adhering to best practices and a thorough understanding of the Kinaxis Data model.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solution Architecture and System Design
  • Lead the design and implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions.
  • Develop and configure Kinaxis per best practices.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and integrated seamlessly with existing systems and workflows.
• Implementation and Development
  • Oversee multiple cycles of end-to-end implementation.
  • Configure RapidResponse resources.
  • Implement advanced planning features to optimize supply chain processes.
• Integration
  • Understand and apply inbound and outbound data integration techniques.
• System Administration
  • Manage Kinaxis RapidResponse system administration.
  • Ensure system stability and performance.
• Business Requirements Analysis
  • Conduct discovery sessions with business stakeholders.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation for the Kinaxis RapidResponse solution.
• Problem-Solving and Support
  • Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex software issues.
  • Provide ongoing support and enhancements to the Kinaxis RapidResponse system.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Effectively communicate complex solutions to stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay informed on the latest industry trends.
  • Seek opportunities to improve processes and solutions.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing
  • Develop and deliver training programs.
  • Serve as a mentor and technical expert.
• Strategic Advisory
  • Provide strategic advice on leveraging Kinaxis capabilities.
  • Guide the business side on the capabilities and limitations of the Kinaxis tool.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert level knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Multiple cycles of implementation experience.
• Proven ability to create effective solutions.
• Thorough understanding of data integration options.
• Experience integrating data between Kinaxis and ERP systems.
• Experience in configuring the Rapid Response system.
• Expertise in setting up resources.
• Expertise in implementing forecast consumption.
• Expertise with Multi-Level functionality.
• Experience in configuring Capacity Planning functionality.
• Good understanding in Detailed Scheduling functionality.
• Experience in system administration topics.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to working with teams.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain planning.
• Must have Kinaxis Architect certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some work may be required in operating units.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.