Kinaxis Solutions Architect - Houston, United States - Westlake Careers

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Westlake Careers
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Houston, United States

4 weeks ago

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SUMMARY
Westlake Corporation's Digital Office plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our business.

The Digital Office team is committed to driving digital transformation throughout the enterprise portfolio, with a focus on achieving growth by enhancing customer experience and operational excellence.


As the Supply Chain Planning Solution Architect (SA), you will provide Solution Architecture, will work with cross functional teams to deploy and support full horizon end-to-end integrated solutions, with a special focus on Supply Chain Planning.

The SA will be responsible for developing and supporting Kinaxis related implementations projects, changes or enhancements.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Solution Architecture and System Design

  • Lead the design and implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions to align with the company's strategic objectives in S&OP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.
  • Develop and configure Kinaxis per best practices.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and integrated seamlessly with existing systems and workflows.
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Implementation and Development

  • Oversee multiple cycles of endtoend implementation, including solution design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Configure RapidResponse resources such as Workbooks, Dashboards, Forms, Hierarchies, Scheduled Tasks, Scripts, and Automation chains.
  • Implement advanced planning features like forecast consumption, disaggregation, and statistical forecasting to optimize supply chain processes.
  • Use Multi-Level functionality to enhance sourcing decisions across complex supply chain networks and BOM levels.
  • Configure Capacity Planning functionality to manage constraints within the supply chain.
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Integration
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System Administration

  • Manage Kinaxis RapidResponse system administration including User/Account management and deployment of changes across development, quality assurance, and production systems.
  • Ensure system stability and performance by regularly reviewing, testing, and updating the RapidResponse platform as needed.
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Business Requirements Analysis

  • Conduct deepdive discovery sessions with business stakeholders to gather detailed business requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation that outlines business needs and technical specifications for the Kinaxis RapidResponse solution.
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Problem-Solving and Support

  • Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex software issues, ensuring mínimal disruption to operations.
  • Provide ongoing support and enhancements to the Kinaxis RapidResponse system postimplementation.
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Communication and Collaboration

  • Effectively communicate complex solutions and strategies to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from executives to endusers.
  • Work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams to ensure that the Kinaxis RapidResponse solution meets business needs and is wellintegrated with other enterprise systems.
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Continuous Improvement

  • Stay informed on the latest industry trends and updates regarding Kinaxis RapidResponse and supply chain planning best practices.
  • Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and solutions, driving innovation and operational excellence within the supply chain function.
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Training and Knowledge Sharing

  • Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the digital capabilities of users and to promote best practices in utilizing the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform.
  • Serve as a mentor and technical expert to other team members, fostering talent development within the organization.
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Strategic Advisory

  • Provide strategic advice on leveraging Kinaxis RapidResponse capabilities to enhance supply chain planning and execution.
  • Guide the business side on the capabilities and limitations of the Kinaxis tool, assisting them in understanding their options and influencing decisionmaking.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Expert level knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response, its data model, and configuration for S&OP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.
  • Multiple cycles of implementation experience in complex supplychain solution design, development, and testing.
  • Proven ability to create effective solutions for complex business issues within the Kinaxis Rapid Response environment, maintaining alignment with industry best practices.
  • Thorough understanding of the Kinaxis Rapid Response data model and inbound/outbound data integration options and best practices.
  • Experience integrating date between Kinaxis Rapid Response and ERP systems (SAP & JDE)
  • Experience in configuring the Rapid Response system for S&OP, Demand Planning and Supply Planning capabilities.
  • Expertise in setting up resources (Workbooks, Dashboards, Forms, Hierarchies, Scheduled Tasks, Scripts, Automation chains etc.).
  • Expertise in implementing forecast consumption, forecast disaggregation and spreading, statistical forecasting.
  • Expertise with Multi Level functionality to enable b
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