Technical Kinaxis Rapid Response Consultant

Role Overview We are seeking a Technical Kinaxis Rapid Response Consultant to support and enhance our enterprise supply‑chain planning platform. This role focuses on technical configuration, data modeling, performance optimization, and integrations within Kinaxis Rapid Response, supporting its' high‑complexity, high‑precision manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Global IT, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and performant planning solutions. Key Responsibilities Kinaxis Technical Configuration & Modeling Design, configure, and maintain Kinaxis RapidResponse data models, including: Items, Locations, BOMs, Resources, Calendars Develop and optimize measures, expressions, and planning logic Design and configure: Exception logic & alerts Scenario planning and comparisons Time‑phased planning views Ensure model performance, scalability, and maintainability Integration & Data Management Support and enhance integrations between Kinaxis and upstream/downstream systems, including: SAP S4HANA Manufacturing and master data systems Work with IT integration teams on: Data mappings and transformations Full vs delta data loads Data refresh cycles and latency management Perform data validation, reconciliation, and root‑cause analysis of data issues Workspace & Visualization Design Design and configure technical workspaces, dashboards, and tables for: Supply planners Capacity planners Management and executive users Ensure workspaces are: Performance‑optimized Exception‑driven Easy to troubleshoot and explain Testing, Deployment & Support Support: Unit testing System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Troubleshoot complex planning, data, and performance issues Support cutover, go‑live, and hypercare activities Provide ongoing system support and continuous improvement Required Skills & Experience Supply Chain Knowledge (Required) Solid understanding of: Supply planning Capacity & constraint‑based planning Inventory planning Ability to translate business planning logic into technical Kinaxis configuration Demand Planning & Forecasting (Technical Focus) Configure and maintain demand data models in Kinaxis RapidResponse, including: Independent vs dependent demand Forecast vs actual demand measures Customer, product, and location hierarchies Design and maintain forecast measures, including: Statistical forecast inputs Adjusted / consensus forecast Forecast versioning and scenario comparisons Implement forecast consumption logic, aligning forecast with orders across time buckets Configure time‑phase logic (historical, near‑term, mid‑term, long‑term forecasting horizons) Build and optimize forecast accuracy and bias measures (e.g., MAPE‑style logic, variances) Design demand‑related exception logic, such as: Forecast variance thresholds Demand spikes and drops Late or missing demand signals Support what‑if simulation for demand changes and assess downstream supply and capacity impacts Supply Planning & Constraints (Technical Focus) Configure supply planning measures supporting: Planned supply On‑hand and in‑transit inventory Supply response to demand changes Implement and optimize constraint‑based logic for: Capacity Material availability Lead‑time feasibility Design logic for: Supply prioritization and allocation Pegging demand to supply Shortage identification and root‑cause analysis Configure time‑phased supply views supporting planner decision‑making Design and tune supply exceptions, such as: Uncovered demand Late supply Capacity overloads Support supply what‑if scenarios (alternate sourcing, expediting, inventory burn‑down) Performance & Calculation Optimization for Demand/Supply (Technical Focus) Optimize calculation dependencies between demand, supply, and inventory measures Identify and resolve: Circular dependencies Overly granular calculations affecting performance Tune expressions for: Large time horizons High‑volume item/location combinations Ensure demand and supply logic scales across: Multi‑site Multi‑product Global planning models IT & System Integration Experience working with SAP data (PP, MM, APO, or IBP preferred) Understanding of: ERP master data structures Planning vs execution data Data governance and quality controls Ability to work effectively with IT integration and infrastructure teams Preferred / Nice to Have Experience in semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing Kinaxis RapidResponse Certification SAP APO / IBP / PP background Experience supporting global or multi‑site planning models Exposure to other planning tools (APO, IBP, O9, Blue Yonder) Soft Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills Ability to explain complex technical logic to business users Detail‑oriented, with high standards for data accuracy Comfortable working in a global, matrixed organization Proactive ownership and continuous improvement mindset