Kinaxis Maestro Implementation Consultant

Our client is well-known organisation within the life sciences industry. Industry: Business Services Area: IT Architecture What's on Offer Company car provided as part of the benefits package Comprehensive private & dental medical care Annual bonus Life assurance
Requirements:
Over 12 years of experience in supply chain planning, with extensive knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, materials planning, and S&OP/IBP processes. 8 to 10 years of hands-on expertise with Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse, supported by multiple full-cycle implementation projects. Strong technical capabilities in Kinaxis configuration, including data models, scenarios, analytics, dashboards, scorecards, widgets, and control set management. Demonstrated success in designing and deploying AI-driven, advanced analytics, and next-generation planning solutions. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels. Professional Kinaxis certifications, such as Author, Contributor, or Architect, are considered an advantage.
Must have: Data models, Stakeholder management
Daily tasks: - Lead the development and implementation of AI-powered supply chain planning solutions leveraging Kinaxis Maestro.
– Take ownership of the overall solution architecture, covering advanced forecasting, smart planning workbooks, autonomous agents, and orchestration capabilities.
– Collaborate with business stakeholders and planning teams to identify AI opportunities and convert them into scalable planning solutions and frameworks.
– Drive the full solution lifecycle, including design, system configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
– Define data models, architecture, and integration requirements to support advanced planning processes and AI-driven functionalities.
– Serve as a strategic advisor to both business and IT stakeholders throughout the AI-enabled planning transformation journey.
– Lead workshops and foster strong cross-functional relationships with planning, data, and leadership teams to maximize adoption and business impact.
– Promote best practices and governance standards while coaching and supporting colleagues in AI-enabled planning and Kinaxis capabilities.