Kinaxis Techno-Functional Architect

Job Title: Kinaxis Techno-Functional Architect & Delivery Lead (BMS Program)Client: Cognizant/ Cog KitLocation: New Jersey (Morristown - approximate)Duration: Long TermJob Description:• Proven experience as a Kinaxis techno-functional architect / consultant (Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro), with deep hands-on configuration and solution-design expertise.• Strong track record in supply chain planning (demand, supply, S&OP/IBP, aggregate/annual planning, inventory).• Demonstrated delivery and program management experience — running end-to-end implementations, managing scope/timeline/budget/risk, and leading cross-functional teams.• Direct experience supporting UAT and Go-Live for large transformation programs.• Excellent customer-facing and stakeholder-management skills, including expectation-setting and executive communication.• Experience integrating Kinaxis with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and coordinating across multiple practices and vendors.• Willingness and ability to maintain a strong onsite presence in the US.Preferred Qualifications• Relevant Kinaxis certifications (e.g., Author / Solution Consultant / Contributor levels).• Experience in a client-facing consulting or systems-integrator environment.• Background in life sciences / pharma or CPG supply chains.• Hands-on experience with Attribute-Based Planning (ABP) and integration architecture within the Kinaxis platform.• Exposure to pre-sales / solutioning and shaping new opportunities for portfolio growth.