Kinaxis Solution Consultant

Who is Spinnaker SCA?Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is a supply chain consultancy purpose-built for today’s volatility and tomorrow’s opportunities. We design and deliver smarter supply chains using a hands-on blend of strategic thinking, digital systems know-how, and practical execution.From network design and demand planning to warehouse automation and AI-powered analytics, we help companies design intelligently, implement seamlessly, and grow exponentially. If you’re ready to help rethink what supply chains can be—and have a little fun while doing it—we’d love to hear from you.What we're looking forSpinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is seeking a Kinaxis Solution Consultant with a deep understanding of demand and supply planning functions to join the Connected Planning & Fulfillment practice. This role requires a combination of strong business process insight, technical Kinaxis expertise, and the ability to manage client-facing engagements across industries.Ideal candidates will bring hands-on implementation experience, deep functional knowledge in demand and supply planning, and the ability to lead or support full lifecycle solution delivery efforts from discovery to go-live.Required qualificationsHere’s what you need to bring to the table:A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required. Equivalent experience includes a proven track record of skills Kinaxis certifications, professional accomplishments, or training related to the role7+ (10+ for senior principal consultant) years of business process development and / or APS application support that include but not limited to forecasting, demand planning, and fulfillment7+ (10+ for senior principal consultant) years of specific knowledge related to the user configuration of Kinaxis.Led and managed minimum 2-3 full lifecycle Supply Chain Planning implementations in large and complex environmentsStrong written and oral presentation skillsOutstanding problem-solving and analytical skills, knowledge of data analytics toolkitsWillingness to manage extensive travel as dictated by engagement requirementsExperience that's a plusYou’ll stand out if you also bring experience with:Certifications such as PMP, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, ACPF, Six SigmaExperience with Alteryx, Snowflake, or data integration platformsFamiliarity with Agile, Scrum, or SDLC methodologiesPrevious consulting experience with Fortune 500 supply chainsWhat you'll actually doOwn moderate to large-sized workstreams within Kinaxis consulting engagementsGuide solution configuration, testing, and go-live support across RapidResponse or Maestro modulesConduct fit/gap analyses, define system architecture, and translate business requirements into functional designsLead and document testing efforts including system integration and UAT phasesSupport change management, end user training, and post-implementation hypercareAct as SME for Kinaxis, providing internal mentorship and contributing to Spinnaker SCA’s growing knowledge baseAnalyze current state planning systems and processes to assess maturityDefine blueprints and transformation roadmaps for future state designsCollaborate on scope, roles/responsibilities (RACI), and organizational designTranslate functional and technical requirements into detailed solution specsFacilitate risk management, stakeholder alignment, and reporting throughout lifecycleSupport deployment, issue triage, and handoff to support teamsAdditional infoPay Range: $70,000-230,000 USD + BonusThe range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Spinnaker SCA. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or you may call us at +1 (213) 443-8308.