Kinaxis Global Process Lead – Supply Planning

Role: Kinaxis Global Process Lead – Supply PlanningDuration: Initial 2 months (high possibility of extension for 6–12 months)Location: 100% Remote – Offshore OnlyWork Schedule: Flexible hours with availability to support APAC business hoursIndustry: CPG experience preferred but not mandatoryJob OverviewSeeking an experienced Kinaxis Global Process Lead with strong Supply Chain Planning expertise to support a large-scale global transformation involving Kinaxis RapidResponse and SAP S/4HANA implementation.The candidate will act as a bridge between business planners and technology teams, leading global supply planning process design, solution validation, testing, training, and adoption. This is a functional/business process leadership role, not a technical development or configuration-focused position.Key ResponsibilitiesLead global Supply Planning process design across Make, Buy, and Transfer planning.Translate business requirements into scalable Kinaxis RapidResponse solutions.Work closely with Supply Planners, Production Planners, Material Planners, and Procurement teams.Drive Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Optimization, DRP, MRP, Deployment, and Intercompany Planning processes.Understand planning data, BOMs, inventory, sourcing rules, lead times, capacity, and material requirements.Partner with SAP S/4HANA and ePPDS teams to ensure seamless end-to-end planning integration.Identify planning issues, analyze system recommendations, and perform root cause analysis.Lead business workshops, solution validation, SIT/UAT, testing, and deployment activities.Develop training materials, coach planners, and drive Kinaxis adoption across global teams.Identify process gaps, risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.Must-Have SkillsKinaxis RapidResponse: Proven hands-on project implementation experience or Kinaxis certification.Supply Chain Planning: Strong experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Optimization, DRP, and MRP.Make, Buy & Transfer: Expertise in production, procurement, and deployment planning.SAP S/4HANA: Strong SAP planning, manufacturing, procurement, and inventory knowledge preferred.Business Process Design: Ability to translate business requirements into Kinaxis functional solutions.Data & Planning Logic: Understanding of master data, BOMs, inventory, sourcing, lead times, capacity, and planning parameters.Business Engagement: Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, communication, and planner engagement.Change Management: Experience in user training, coaching, and driving technology adoption.Experience & Qualifications10+ years of overall Supply Chain Planning experience.5+ years of Kinaxis experience preferred.Experience with at least 2 major Kinaxis implementations or transformations strongly preferred.Proven experience working in global/multinational supply chain environments.SAP S/4HANA experience preferred; SAP ePPDS/PP-DS knowledge is an added advantage.Experience supporting global transformation, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities.

Skills
Sourcing, Procurement, SAP

Experience
5+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes