Systems Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Systems Engineer in North Reading, MA. Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and enhance the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform (or equivalent supply chain planning solution) to meet business planning needs
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical system designs
• Build and modify workbooks, worksheets, resources, control tables, and data model elements to support demand, supply, and inventory planning processes
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, test cases, and validation activities across unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases
• Support end-to-end system implementations, including data integration, cutover, and hypercare activities
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and deliverables in partnership with project managers and cross-functional teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and performance concerns
• Partner with integration teams to manage data flows between Kinaxis and ERP or other source systems (e.g., Oracle EBS)
• Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures
• Provide training and functional support to planners and business users

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience working with Kinaxis RapidResponse or another supply chain planning tool (e.g., SAP IBP, o9, Blue Yonder, Anaplan). Kinaxis experience strongly preferred
• Experience with project management practices, including planning, tracking, and coordinating deliverables across teams
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning concepts (demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical system solutions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and business audiences
• Ability to work on-site in North Reading, MA, 5 days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Kinaxis certification (e.g., Author Level 1/2, Contributor)
• Project management certification or training (e.g., CAPM, PMP)
• Manufacturing background - strongly preferred
• Hands-on Kinaxis RapidResponse configuration and administration experience
• Experience with system testing methodologies and system implementation projects (full lifecycle preferred)
• Experience with a detailed scheduling tool (e.g., production/finite scheduling systems)
• Experience integrating planning systems with ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle EBS, SAP)
• Familiarity with data analysis or scripting tools (SQL, Python, or similar)