Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response) Business Analyst III consultant

CloudLabs Inc was founded in 2014 with the mission to provide exceptional IT & Business consulting services at a competitive price, to help clients realize the best value from their investments. Within a short span, CloudLabs evolved from pure-play consulting into a transformative partner for Business Acceleration Advisory, Transformative Application Development & Managed Services - enabling digital transformations, M&A transitions, Automation & Process-driven optimizations & complex Integration initiatives for enterprises across the globe. As a Strategic Planning & Implementation Partner for global companies, CloudLabs has seen a 200% uptake in winning high-value, high-impact and high-risk projects that are critical for the business. With offices in the US, Canada, Australia & India and with the team of 150+ experienced specialists, CloudLabs is now at an inflection point and ready for its next curve of progress. Please write/follow us here: Website: cloudlabsit.com LinkedIn: CloudLabs Inc Email: info@cloudlabsit.com What we offer:

• We welcome candidates rejoining the workforce after career break/parental leave and support their journey to reacclimatize too corporate.
• Flexible remote work.
• Competitive pay package.
• Attractive policy, medical insurance benefits, industry leading trainings.
• Opportunity to work remotely is available.

Job description: Purpose As a Level III Rapid Response Solutions Consultant in the GSC Planning COE, you will support the implementation and optimization of Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions. Under the guidance of more experienced team members, you will help translate supply chain management needs into effective technology solutions, contributing to the overall success of the Global Supply Chain Planning team. Your role will focus on learning and applying foundational skills in Kinaxis Rapid Response to ensure smooth project execution. Key Responsibilities Assist in designing Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions that address specific business needs, ensuring alignment with best practices and scalability.

• Authoring of different resources in Kinaxis Maestro such as: Workflows, Control Tables, Scenarios & What-if simulations, Data Models
• Assist in Understanding Business Requirements, work with business users to gather requirements and understand their challenges. Support senior team members in developing strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Participate in Implementation, contribute to the configuration, customization, integration, and testing of Rapid Response solutions under the guidance of senior consultants. Help in managing smaller tasks and supporting project timelines.
• Help prepare training materials and assist in conducting training sessions for end-users. Provide basic troubleshooting and support for Kinaxis Rapid Response users.
• Stay Current with Platform Updates, learn about the latest features and industry trends related to Kinaxis Rapid Response. Participate in continuous learning to enhance personal skill set.
• Assist in creating and maintaining project documentation, including solution designs, process flows, and user manuals, as directed by the Sr GSC Planning COE Technical Manager II
• Support in maintaining tasks, stories, epics, defects, and spikes in the JIRA tool. Assist in preparing weekly reports and update your JIRA items at least once per week
• Participate on the Sprint planning session to commit JIRA items for the following quarter.
• Adhere to the guidelines set by the Directors and Managers of the GSC Planning COE team and support their initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management or a related field, with exposure to Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of Kinaxis Rapid Response and supply chain planning principles. Willingness to learn configuration, scripting, and integration skills.
• Analytical Skills: Basic problem-solving and analytical abilities. Eagerness to learn how to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when required.
• Certifications: Kinaxis Rapid Response as Contributor and Author.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: APICS certification is a plus.
• Experience: Exposure to the medical device or life sciences industry is a plus.

Quality System Requirements In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.