Assignment description

Our client is now seeking a Senior Software technical specialist / Software Engineer – Advanced Planning Solution (Kinaxis RapidResponse).

They are looking for a passionate developer that can lead one of their product teams and deliver outstanding business value. Their ideal candidate is someone who loves collaboration, who can bring clarity where there is none, and who can guide others in times of uncertainty. You bring energy, creativity, a solution-oriented mindset and perhaps some humor, and they will make sure to help you grow and deliver.

What’s in it for you?
You will join the Order Management & Planning product. This product cluster delivers digital solutions that improve stability and consistency in the production plan, which will enable them to provide shorter and more accurate lead times to their customers. You will be part of the journey as they deliver on their company’s vision and ensure high flow through their factories.

The Product
Our client is fully committed to enhancing supply chain visibility as a foundation for improved planning and execution. In the pursuit of this vision they have chosen Kinaxis RapidResponse as the bedrock for their transformation journey. Presently, they are in the process of forming a product team that will assume a pivotal role in implementing and managing this solution.

What you will do
As a developer, you create maximum value together with the digital product team and will work close with the product owner. Work will priorities in the backlog from a business perspective to streamline the execution.

You will have to adapt to the dynamic needs of the business and ensure the Advanced Planning Solution (APS) is positioned to drive optimal business value. You will be part of emphasizing the short- and long-term vision of the product to the team and relevant stakeholders.

Together with the team you will be part of backlog refinement to achieve minimum handover and maximum joint understanding as well as understanding the scope of the upcoming enabler work. Also interact with architects and other relevant areas within the company to get information about the key technological infrastructures.

You will also be participating in sprint team demo and retrospective.

Your skills
You are experienced developer with big interest in technologies. You have 10+ years working experience and have worked with implementation of modern APS SaaS solutions, preferably Kinaxis RapidResponse, as well as operations in a product landscape with high demands on stability.

You are good at communication, presentations and relationship building with the team and global stakeholders.
You can communicate in the English language both verbally and in writing.

Mandatory requirements:

• Supply Chain Management,
• Planning & Purchasing,
• SAP
• Kinaxis RapidResponse
• E2Open & Coupa.

Certifications, nice to have:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse Author Level 3
• Kinaxis RapidResponse Administrator Level 2
• Kinaxis RapidResponse Solution Consultant Level 2
• Kinaxis RapidResponse Integration Consultant Level 1

You as a person
They believe that you are user-focused and passionate about solving their problems. You are flexible, open to new ideas and always looking for ways to improve. You are energetic, forward-thinking and you push for innovation. You have a holistic viewpoint and are value-oriented, with an ability to inspire and motivate others in working towards a goal.