Mindlance
Information Technology - Kinaxis Solution Consultant
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Job Description
- Req#: 26-03798
Scope of Work – Aurora Planning Consultant/Global Process Lead Extension Project Context The Aurora program is a strategic transformation initiative aimed at redesigning and deploying advanced planning capabilities across global markets. Contractors will support the Planning workstream, contributing to data validation, functional and user acceptance testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization.
Role Summary
Contractors will support the implementation of planning and S&OP processes across the APAC markets. They will work closely with the Aurora Planning project team and internal stakeholders across DTS, the Aurora project and the wider APAC business, and IT to ensure successful execution of Aurora program deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the design and configuration of planning processes and tools.
• Assist in the validation of inbound/outbound data and statistical forecasting models.
• Assist in Pre-UAT Functional testing
• Collaborate with business units to support issue/bug resolution.
• Participate in workshops, support documentation, and training activities.
• Support change management activities (Training documentation, etc).
• UAT
• Develop and support test cases based on business scenarios.
• Support test data preparation and environment readiness.
• Support resolution and retesting of defects in collaboration with DTS and business teams.
• Work with Project teams to facilitate stakeholder walkthroughs and sign-off sessions.
• Hypercare
• Help monitor system performance and data accuracy.
• Support triage and resolve issues raised by end users.
• Provide hands-on support during cutover and stabilization.
• Support training refreshers.
• Liaise with regional teams to ensure consistent execution.
Required Skills & Experience
• Experience in planning (Demand and/or Supply) and S&OP, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience with Kinaxis or similar advanced planning tools
• Experience with SAP and APO.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global project environment.
Engagement Details
Location: Remote with potential travel to regional hubs.
Duration: 6 months
Reporting To: Associate Director
Work Hours: Flexible, aligned to project milestones and testing schedules. Work hours might need to stretch across both North American and APAC Time zones
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”About the company
Mindlance is one of the largest diversity-owned staffing firms in the US . As a recruitment centric talent acquisition company, Mindlance provides Technology, Engineering, Digital / Creative / Marketing, Clinical Research, Scientific, Finance, Professional and Payroll Management staffing services to Global 1000 companies across the US, Canada and India.
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