Kinaxis Solution Architect

Job Title: Kinaxis Solution Architect Job Type: Contract Location: Remote (Canada) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Kinaxis Solution Architect to join our team on a remote contract basis in Canada. The ideal candidate will be responsible for owning the end-to-end Kinaxis RapidResponse solution architecture, driving enterprise supply chain planning initiatives, and partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performing planning solutions. This role requires a combination of deep functional expertise in supply chain planning and strong technical architecture experience within the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform.

Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Ownership Own the end-to-end Kinaxis RapidResponse solution architecture across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Capacity Planning, and S&OP/IBP. Define and maintain the target-state architecture aligned with business strategy and supply chain planning maturity. Lead architectural decision-making for: Kinaxis data model design Planning logic and scenario modeling Integration architecture Platform performance and scalability Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and implementation best practices.

Review and approve functional and technical solution designs. Enterprise Solution Design Provide architecture leadership across implementation projects, enhancements, upgrades, and production support. Ensure solution consistency across global rollouts and regional deployments.

Partner with business stakeholders to translate enterprise planning requirements into scalable Kinaxis solutions. Guide development and implementation teams through complex solution designs and deployments. Integration & Data Architecture Own the Kinaxis integration strategy with SAP ERP, upstream, and downstream enterprise applications.

Define integration architecture, data flows, reconciliation processes, latency requirements, and error handling mechanisms. Design scalable solutions capable of handling large enterprise data volumes. Ensure platform reliability, availability, security, and optimal system performance.

Project Delivery Support solution implementation from design through deployment. Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover planning, and go-live readiness. Lead post-go-live stabilization activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide architectural guidance during platform upgrades and release management. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary Kinaxis architectural advisor to business executives, IT leadership, and project stakeholders. Support roadmap development, solution estimation, and technology evaluations.

Provide thought leadership for enterprise supply chain planning transformation initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. 10+ years of IT and Supply Chain Planning experience. 5+ years of hands-on Kinaxis RapidResponse architecture and implementation experience. Proven experience designing enterprise-scale Kinaxis solutions.

Strong customer-facing consulting and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading large-scale implementation programs. Mandatory Skills Kinaxis RapidResponse Solution Architecture End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Enterprise Solution Architecture Kinaxis Data Modeling Integration Architecture Platform Performance & Scalability Solution Governance Technical Design Reviews Executive & Stakeholder Communication Architecture Best Practices Functional Expertise Strong experience in: Demand Planning Supply Planning Capacity Planning Inventory Optimization Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Scenario Planning What-If Analysis Supply Chain Planning Processes Technical Skills Kinaxis RapidResponse Data Model & Schema Design Enterprise Integration Architecture SAP ECC / SAP S/4HANA Integration API and Middleware Integration Large Data Volume Management Performance Tuning & Optimization Platform Upgrades & Release Management Data Validation & Reconciliation Solution Governance Preferred Qualifications Kinaxis RapidResponse Certification(s) Experience integrating Kinaxis with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.

Experience with global template ownership and Center of Excellence (CoE) models. Manufacturing industry experience. Experience supporting pre-sales, solution strategy, and architecture advisory engagements.

Knowledge of cloud integration platforms and enterprise middleware. “We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.”