What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Solutions Consultant, Kinaxis position at LIDD Consultants Inc.?
Company Overview
LIDD is a leading supply chain management consulting firm. We design complex distribution centers and logistics systems to help companies move goods more efficiently. Our clients are manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including many brand names in food & beverage and consumer goods. From our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Seoul, our staff of over 150 employees tackles challenging projects in a fun and supportive environment.
Our Diversity Statement
LIDD is an equal-opportunity employer. When you join our team, you'll feel like you belong regardless of your ethnicity, religion, race, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Let us know if you need accommodation during the recruitment process.
The Role
Our Senior Solution Consultants design and implement supply chain planning solutions for our clients using Kinaxis RapidResponse (Maestro). Working with partners, directors, and project managers, you will:
- Audit how companies forecast demand and plan inventory.
- Recommend improvements in business processes and software to develop innovative solutions for clients.
- Design, implement, and facilitate planning processes.
- Work directly with clients to understand their business needs and collaborate with project teams to configure solutions accordingly.
- Support the validation and testing of solutions and gather user feedback.
- Assist with data management and data integration activities.
- Analyze, document, and calculate logistics and business operations data.
- Communicate technical analyses to project teams and clients.
- Write training documentation for clients.
- Attend client-facing meetings.
Desired Background
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, software, science or a related field;
- 2-5 years of relevant experience
- Be able to travel within Canada and the United States up to 20% of the time;
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Experience in supply chain management with practical knowledge in demand/supply planning and/or inventory management & optimization.
- Capability to develop RapidResponse(Maestro) resources to provide or support the expected functionalities.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
We’re Looking for Candidates Who Have
- A demonstrated interest in supply chain management and logistics;
- Strong analytical and logical/mathematical problem-solving capabilities;
- Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
- Attention to detail and quality;
- Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously with guidance;
- Ability to problem solve proactively as well as navigate ambiguity and craft innovative solutions independently.