Lead Architect, Kinaxis Solutions – Supply Chain Planning

McKesson

. Own the overall Kinaxis solution architecture across Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP, and Control Tower, as applicable .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $156,400 - $260,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Kinaxis solution architecture, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP/IBP, while leading cross-functional supply chain projects and ensuring operational readiness. Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable solutions and manage large-scale implementations with multimillion-dollar budgets.

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Kinaxis RapidResponse ImplementationSupply Chain PlanningStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipERP Integration

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Hard Skills

Kinaxis RapidResponseDemand PlanningSupply PlanningS&OP/IBPSystem ImplementationConfiguration StrategyFit-Gap AnalysisData IntegrationTesting and DeploymentPlanning Master Data

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

SAP IBPSAP S/4MaestroO9Data Models

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCPAPICS CLTDKinaxis Rapid Response AuthorKinaxis Contributor

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementOperationsTransformationLife SciencesGlobal Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the overall Kinaxis solution architecture across Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP, and Control Tower, as applicable
Lead solution design decisions aligned with business strategy and planning maturity
Drive fit-gap analysis, configuration strategy, and design sign-off
Ensure Kinaxis best practices are applied while balancing customization needs
Partner with System Integrators such as Accenture to oversee configuration, integrations, data loads, and testing
Act as the primary Kinaxis functional escalation point during delivery
Serve as the primary business-facing solution lead for planning stakeholders
Facilitate design workshops, executive reviews, and decision forums
Provide status, risk, and mitigation updates to program leadership
Support go/no-go decisions with fact-based readiness assessments
Translate business requirements into scalable Kinaxis solutions
Ensure operational readiness and long-term sustainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required
Typically requires 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or transformation roles
Demonstrated leadership experience in leading cross-functional supply chain projects
Proven track record implementing advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis Rapid Response, Maestro, SAP IBP, O9, or similar
Strong experience leading end-to-end system implementations, including design, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and hyper care
Background working in complex, fast-paced environments; life sciences preferred
Experience in large-scale programs with multimillion-dollar budgets and globally distributed teams
Strong expertise in Kinaxis RapidResponse, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP/IBP
Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes
Experience with ERP integrations; SAP S/4 preferred
Familiarity with data models, interfaces, and planning master data
Proven experience leading large-scale Kinaxis implementations
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Experience working with global, cross-functional teams
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD preferred
Kinaxis Rapid Response Author or Contributor certifications highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Relocation assistance / allowance is not budgeted for this position
Reasonable accommodation for job search or application available