EY EA-SCT-Planning-Kinaxis consultant-Senior 

India, Uttar Pradesh 

396784253

Your key responsibilities

• Provide solutions proficiency to analyse and identifying gaps, to lead the solution design, and implement the Rapid Response application to meet business requirements
• Lead implementation, configurations, testing, training, knowledge transfer and documentation activities
• Able to conduct workshops to understand end to end business process requirements and propose the best possible solution
• Deliver high quality client solutions that meet and exceed client/EY expectations and are delivered on-time and on-budget
• Manage client solution delivery, including defining project approach, motivating project teams, monitoring, managing project risks, managing client and EY key stakeholders and successfully delivering client solutions
• Identifying new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and EY solution offerings, communicating client opportunities to EY leadership, and helping develop client opportunities

Skills and attributes for success

• Gather Business requirements/ lead design discussions with customer & business teams
• Work on Proposal and RFP’s
• Analyse business requirements and Perform Fit-Gap Analysis
• Develop detailed solution design based on business requirements
• Strong expertise in detailed configuration and testing of Kinaxis Rapid Response planning tool
• Assist customer/business teams during UAT phase
• Prepare and Review project documentations

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Functional: In-depth knowledge of demand planning and forecasting and exposure to various forecasting techniques and the concepts like promotion planning, consensus demand planning
• Technical: Workbook development – Table based, composite, data modification, Alerts – Monitoring, Hierarchies & Filters, Scenario hierarchy setup, Control Table Configuration, Planning Engine Knowledge, Data Model modification including custom fields and custom tables
• Knowledge of integrating Kinaxis with host ERP systems through Data Warehouses for both Inbound and Outbound Interfaces, workflows, query development, preparation of detailed functional specifications for enhancements, layouts and reports etc.
• 6-10 years of experience in supply chain consulting or operations role with proven experience in Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Prior Implementation experience of end-to-end demand planning projects using the tool Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Good understanding of functional and technical architecture to support working on data integration skills with multiple source and target systems

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Overall, 3-6 years of experiences as SCM planner and responsibilities delivering projects in Supply Chain Management, Planning & Logistics domain
• Working experience with Onsite & Offshore delivery model environment is preferred
• Engaging with business partners and IT to understand requirements from various parts of an organization to drive the design, programming execution, and UAT for future state capabilities within the platform
• Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple projects and strict deadlines
• Good understanding of outsourcing and off shoring, building win/win strategies and contracts with suppliers

What we look for

• Consulting experience, including assessments and implementations
• Functional and technical Experience SCM Planning
• Documenting requirements and processes (e.g., Process flows)
• Working collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Kinaxis Rapid Response Author certification or Contributor certification will be an added advantage

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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