[Remote] Business Consultant – Kinaxis RapidResponse
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Capgemini is hiring a Business Consultant to support implementation, deployment, and performance improvement of Kinaxis RapidResponse. The role provides functional and process guidance, configures solutions, develops implementation documentation and testing scenarios, and collaborates with business stakeholders on Agile project teams.
Responsibilities
- Should possess strong end-to-end Supply chain management business functional experience with integrated ERP and SCM Software platforms
- Ability to visualize cross-functional business process across Demand planning, S&OP, Supply Planning, Production planning & Scheduling etc across various business lines
- Should have hands-on implementation and support experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse for different modules
- Create functional design documentation, software specifications, testing/training scenarios and evaluate business processes for improvement opportunities
- Provide expert functional and process guidance on system capabilities and solution approaches
- Configure Kinaxis RapidResponse and customize solutions as per clients’ requirements
- Be a part of an Agile project team utilizing the Agile / Scrum methodologies, working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, closely partnering with business stakeholders
Skills
- Should possess strong end-to-end Supply chain management business functional experience with integrated ERP and SCM Software platforms
- Ability to visualize cross-functional business process across Demand planning, S&OP, Supply Planning, Production planning & Scheduling etc across various business lines
- Should have hands-on implementation and support experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse for different modules
- Functional: Expertise and In-depth knowledge of supply chain planning in the areas of Supply and Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Material requirements planning, Long term capacity planning, rough cut capacity planning, resource planning, capacity constraints and scheduling
- Analytical: Ability to analyze supply chain operational data, to identify opportunities and develop insights. Perform fit-gap analysis
- Technical: Ability to provide Functional specifications and process flows, adopting Kinaxis RapidResoponse platform to Development team, Ensure requirements are tested and own the UAT, End user training, and Post deployment enhancements
- Strong business acumen and execution experience in supply chain process and systems
- Very good collaboration skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural teams spread across geographies
- 4-5 years of recent experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse or similar solution implementations
- Prior Solution developer experience of 2-3 projects on Kinaxis Rapid Response platform across industry verticals
- Experience in FMCG/CPG/Retail/Manufacturing industry
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Multinational exposure is preferred
- Tier-1 Engineering Colleges preferred
- MBA Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics /Engineering (preferred)
- Kinaxis certifications will be an added advantage
- Any relevant supply chain specific certifications like APICS (desirable)
Benefits
- This role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
- For regular, full-time employees in the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- For regular, full-time employees in the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- For regular, full-time employees in the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- For regular, full-time employees in the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Life and disability insurance
- For regular, full-time employees in the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Employee assistance programs
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