Kearney Activate Kinaxis Senior Consultant

Job Description Kearney Activate Kinaxis Senior Consultant

Job Description: As a Kinaxis Senior Consultant within Kearney Activate in the Connected Planning Practice, you will design and implement advanced supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis Maestro. You will work directly with clients to understand their business objectives and translate complex supply chain requirements into scalable high performing planning solutions that drive measurable value.

You will play a key role in configuring solutions supporting data integration efforts and collaborating closely with Solution and Technical Architects to deliver high quality outcomes. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of supply chain strategy, data, and technology, helping organizations modernize planning capabilities and optimize supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities -------------------

• Work directly with clients to understand business requirements and collaborate with project teams to translate requirements into detailed configuration specifications and documentation.
• Configure Kinaxis Maestro according to customer specific processes, business requirements, and source system functionality.
• Support Solution Architects in designing complex solutions while maintaining established best practices.
• Translate business needs into technical solution components within Kinaxis Maestro.
• Support data management and data integration activities, including data preparation, validation, and alignment with source systems.
• Support validation and testing activities, including capturing user feedback and assisting with end to end testing.
• Perform training sessions for customer end users to support adoption and knowledge transfer.
• Actively engage, guide, and mentor junior consultants to support their professional development throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to additional project related activities as assigned by the Project Manager.

Who You Are ------------

We seek collaborative problem-solvers who value connections between facts, figures, strategies, and people. We want insightful individuals unafraid to question the status quo and embrace authenticity.

Requirements:

• Four to six years of relevant experience implementing supply chain planning or software solutions.
• Hold an academic degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field with a strong academic record.
• Bring sound knowledge of supply chain concepts, including demand planning, statistical forecasting, MRP, inventory management, and related planning processes.
• Have completed at least four end to end software implementation projects.
• Are certified at the Kinaxis Solution Consultant Level 1 with higher certifications considered a plus.
• Have experience developing or configuring Maestro resources to support required functionalities.
• Have strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills and enjoy working in a client-facing role.
• Are detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of performing in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Bring practical knowledge of supply chain systems and business operations.
• Industry certifications such as APICS CPIM or CSCP are considered an asset.

What We Can Offer You ----------------------

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. At Kearney Activate, you will be part of a specialist team focused on building high performing digital data and ERP capabilities while shaping the future of enterprise transformation.

Our people are sustained by a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base compensation with discretionary performance bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and immediate family
• Generous retirement and savings contributions
• Structured learning and leadership development opportunities
• Personalized flexibility programs, including remote work, talent mobility, and externships
• Access to health, wellness, and family care benefits
• Base Salary: Starting at $100k

It is essential to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.

Our full suite of benefits includes:

• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Healthcare concierge
• Backup child and adult care
• Annual employer HSA contribution
• Home office stipend
• Subsidized GymPass
• Annual wellness program
• Leaves of absence when needed to support employees physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Read more about our benefits and a career at Kearney.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination ------------------------------------------------

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Thats why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer, recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, developing, and providing other conditions of employment without regard to a persons gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws.

This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.