Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant
Hybrid - any Cognizant location in the US
BGV fully cleared for onboarding
MAX SUPPLIR BILL RATE $115/hr
Role Summary:
The Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant is responsible for leading functional configuration and solution delivery on Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro implementations. This role bridges business requirements and system design, owns complex configuration and modelling activities, mentors junior consultants, and works closely with Solution Architects, Integration Leads, and client stakeholders to ensure successful end to end delivery across planning streams
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Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design & Configuration:
Lead functional configuration and modelling in Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro across Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP, and Capacity Planning streams
Translate business requirements into Kinaxis functional designs, user stories, and configuration tasks
Configure and author Kinaxis components including workbooks, worksheets, measures, hierarchies, calendars, alerts, searches, scheduled tasks, and automation chains
Perform fit gap analysis and recommend scalable, industry aligned planning solutions
Delivery & Execution:
Own sprint level delivery including estimation, build, unit testing, and demo sessions
Support SIT, UAT, PQ, and production deployments in coordination with business and QA teams
Ensure adherence to client deployment, release management, and validation standards
Provide post go live hyper care support and stabilization
Integration & Data Management
Work closely with Integration Leads to support data migration and integration from source systems (e.g., SAP, middleware)
Validate inbound and outbound data, troubleshoot data issues, and ensure closed loop planning integrity
Support admin level configurations such as custom tables, tolerances, batch jobs, and automation monitoring
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor and guide Solution Consultants on feature development, modelling standards, and best practices
Collaborate with Solution Architects on solution design, sprint planning, and overall roadmap
Conduct solution walkthroughs, demos, and design discussions with client stakeholders
Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators, and reusable components
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Required Skills & Experience:
Core Skills:
Strong hands on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro configuration and authoring
Solid understanding of end to end Supply Chain Planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP)
Experience working in Agile delivery models (Scrum, sprint based execution)
Ability to translate complex business scenarios into scalable Kinaxis solutions
Technical & Functional Exposure
Functional knowledge of ERP and planning integrations (e.g., SAP ECC / S4, APO)
Experience supporting data validation, workflow testing, and production deployments
Exposure to Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods planning environments (preferred) [Cognizant Feb_Orals | PowerPoint]
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Certifications (Preferred / Mandatory depending on program):
Kinaxis Solution Consultant Level 1
Kinaxis Author Certification -Level 2
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Soft Skills:
Strong client facing communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead discussions, workshops, and solution demos
Mentoring mindset with experience guiding junior team members
Structured problem solving and analytical thinking capabilities
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