What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kinaxis Rapid Response Consultant position at Cognizant Technology Solutions?
Job Summary:
Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for Kinaxis Rapid Response Consultant for FTE role with Cognizant
Location: Remote start.
Duration: Full Time only - "Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.).&rdquo
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This position is also eligible for Cognizant&rsquos discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant&rsquos applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Job Description-
Main responsibilities:
- Perform requirements analysis, discovery, and gap analysis for the various business requirements with Kinaxis Rapid Response functionalities and be able to translate the business requirements to the IT team correctly
- Ensure that the configuration of analytics in Kinaxis Rapid Response and customization / extensions, if any, supports the to-be processes of the client
- Design enhancements & evolutions based on new and existing solution, guaranteeing stability & scalability to help the technical build up by development team.
- Delivers solution and take over release from Quality Environment to PROD Environment.
- Oversee training activities for business users for Kinaxis Rapid Response applications & processes
- Redesign and customize supply processes by detecting, analyzing, and implementing the new processes extensions while ensuring alignment with the global template
- Conduct solution workshops with business stakeholders and process stewards ensuring alignment with all integrated systems
- Perform Data Harmonization across different ERP Source systems involved into Kinaxis Rapid Response
Pré-requisites
- Depth functional knowledge and good experience in Supply Chain management/Planning domain
- Prior Implementation experience of at least 2 E2E SCM Planning projects preferably on Kinaxis Rapid Response across industry verticals
- Experience in Agribusiness industry exposure preferred
- Strong knowledge on the standard business processes and important control settings and data model for Kinaxis applications
- Previous experience with data integration between Kinaxis and other applications like SAP ERP, Optimizers and Other Satellites.
Key Skills:
- Functional: Demand Management, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning (Constraints), DRP, MPS & Inventory Management
- Technical: Workbook development, Monitoring, Hierarchies and Filters, Scenario hierarchy setup to meet process needs, Perspective development for Scenarios, Control Table Configuration, Planning Engine Knowledge, Data Model modification including custom fields and custom tables
- Very good collaboration skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural teams spread across geographies
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Note-This is a remote position for candidates in US.
EEO Statement & Accommodations
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
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Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Oct 26 2022
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
