Kinaxis Senior Manager Job in Dsm-firmenich

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and clear interaction with business key stakeholders: requirements gathering, solution design, day-to-day communications.
• Run, Execute, and deliver solutions in project mode (Design, Configuration, Set Up, Test and Solution Validation) including cut over, go live and hyper care.
• Address level 3 support for complex issues
• Commitment on delivery dates and high-quality performance
• Contribute to the delivery of improvement plan impacting the Supply Chain Planning functional domain.
• Suggesting process improvements for the area

• Execute as part of a platform/product delivery model by acting as a product manager, product squad member or project team member.
• As part of successful solution delivery, accountable for executing the functional solution design considering customer / user experience / target audiences, data modelling and relationships along with integration implications with other internal and external platforms, functional logic, etc.
• Executing the feasibility assessment of functional solutions to determine effort estimate, collaborating with necessary D&T stakeholders (solution architects, integration experts, etc.)

• Collaborate closely with technical resources to determine the technical design in line with the functional solution design and understand the impact and implications of various solution options from business operations to technical performance.

We bring

• An open, trusted, and flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

• Bachelors/ Masters Degree and working experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Kinaxis Solutions or implementing related supply chain planning business solutions
• Evidence of leading Kinaxis solutions as a product owner, technical client service lead or lead solution role
• Advance knowledge/Expertise for Kinaxis solutions: such as Supply Planning, Forecasting and Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, Attribute Based Planning, Sales & Operations Planning and S&OE / Control Tower
• Senior Level Expertise in functional integration (ongoing closed loop) to major ERP
• Advanced Understanding of Kinaxis Data Models
• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, Ability to work effectively in a global virtual team according to hybrid working model.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Sailaja Karra, Talent Acquisition Team (sailaja.karra@dsm-firmenich.com)

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavours, and fragrances for the world s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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