Kinaxis is hiring a
Senior Application Consultant

About Kinaxis

Kinaxis is the global leader in modern supply chain management. We serve supply chains and the people who manage them in service of humanity. Our software is trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. We combine our patented concurrency technique with a human-centered approach to AI to empower businesses of all sizes to orchestrate their end-to-end supply chain network, from multi-year strategic planning through down-to-the-second execution and last-mile delivery. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Sr. Application Consultant - Optimization Model

Job location: Chennai, India.

About the team

As a member of the consulting team within Kinaxis’s Professional Services, Innovation and Data Science Services organization, Your advanced expertise in operations research and optimization models will contribute to delivering end-to-end customer projects related to innovative applications, such as optimization models within Kinaxis’ RapidResponse product, in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

What you will do

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer business requirements discovery sessions and help develop requirements and technical specifications documentation.
• Understand customer’s supply-planning needs related to Supply Chain optimization use cases (inventory, waste management, raw material, production systems) and manage customer-facing discussions.
• Use mathematical optimization (Linear programming, optimization algorithms, statistics, machine learning) to solve complex business problems, reduce costs and improve decision-making speed and quality for our customers.
• Support data management and data integration related activities as required.
• Support workflow and process optimization by advising and guiding customers and/or internal teams on best approach for gathering inputs, analyzing results and adjusting optimization parameters to meet customers’ business needs.
• Manage the validation and testing of the models’ performance and capture user feedback while making the required adjustments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product Management or R&D to implement and enhance optimization application at customers.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate optimization results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Act as a main point of contact for customers throughout the implementation, effectively articulating complex information in a relatable fashion and at times, managing challenging conversations.

Technologies we use

• Proficiency in MatLab, Python, SQL, Mixed Integer Linear Programming and decision models.
• Experience in Optimization Solvers
• Prior experience in RapidResponse, JDA or SAP a strong asset.

What we are looking for

• Degree in one of the following fields: Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience of consulting, implementing optimization models in client production environments.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or Management.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (both in written and in oral formats), facilitation and presentation skills.
• Interest for new technologies and fast learner.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

What we have to offer

• Challenging Work - We love solving highly complex problems. And as the global leaders in our industry, we never stop innovating—our work is never “done. That’s because across our teams and in all roles, every employee is empowered to bring their best ideas forward and to jump in and solve the problems they’re passionate about.
• Great People - We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously! It’s in our DNA to celebrate, laugh, and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open, honest, and above all, real. Every person is valued here and plays an important role in our shared success.
• Global Impact - As a global team spanning continents, boundaries, and cultures, every day we are inspired by the impact our work has on our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world at large.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion- Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words to us. They are the guiding principles for building a culture where we celebrate each others’ differences, continuously strive for equality and recognize that inclusion makes us stronger as individuals, a company and a global citizen.

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com/.

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