solutions architect - hybrid.

Our client is seeking an experienced Kinaxis Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of Kinaxis Maestro implementations for our supply chain consulting clients. As a senior member of our Supply Chain Planning Practice, you will own the end-to-end solution architecture on complex implementations, including data integration design, planning logic configuration, and translation of business requirements into Maestro configurations. This role is central to our clients growing VAR partnership with Kinaxis and our software implementation pipeline.

Advantages
The ideal candidate must be able to travel to Canada and the USA and there will be up to 50% travel in this role.

Responsibilities
Your role:

Lead solution architecture on Kinaxis Maestro implementation projects from kickoff through go-live and stabilization.
Design integration architecture between Maestro and client ERP/data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Business Central, SAP, Oracle), including master data flows and transactional interfaces.
Configure and validate Maestro modules including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, and Capable-to-Promise. Translate client business requirements into Maestro configurations, workbooks, scenarios, and alerts.

Lead solution design workshops with client stakeholders and serve as the primary technical authority on the engagement.
Mentor consultants and analysts on Kinaxis methodology, supply chain planning concepts, and our client delivery standards.
Partner with the pre-sales team to scope new opportunities, contribute to SOWs, and validate technical feasibility.
Maintain and grow Kinaxis certifications; stay current on Maestro releases and new modules.

Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience implementing Kinaxis (RapidResponse / Maestro), with at least 2 full-lifecycle implementations as lead architect.
Active Kinaxis certifications (Author Level 2 minimum; Solution Consultant strongly preferred).
Deep knowledge of supply chain planning concepts: demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, MPS, MRP, inventory optimization.
Strong understanding of integration patterns, data modeling, and ETL concepts.
Experience working in a client-facing consulting or VAR environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead workshops and present to executive stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or comparable data integration platforms.
Experience integrating Kinaxis with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, or Oracle ERPs.
Background in CPG, industrial manufacturing, or distribution verticals.
Experience with adjacent planning tools (StockIQ, o9, Blue Yonder, OMP).

Summary
The ideal candidate must be able to travel to Canada and the USA and there will be up to 50% travel in this role.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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