Kinaxis Functional and Data Analyst

Kinaxis Analyst Description- The candidate need to support the SPCPS & MF CoE Manager as a Functional / Data expert using Kinaxis Rapid Response and Java based application and responsible to deliver the following: Kinaxis Certified – Author / Contributor / Integration / Admin Drive and co-ordinate Inbound integration / data load activities from various applications –GODW, GOB, OPA, SAC etc Work on MDD Refresh & SPCPS Refresh using Java client and Kinaxis based CFF. Check and verify data robustness to support seamless mix authoring at feature level in Kinaxis based applications CFF. Co-ordinate / Escalate issues / constraints immediately to avoid time loss and delay to program. Interact with technical, data & IT team members to diagnose and resolve incidents in Kinaxis Keep track of incident tickets for quicker resolution without affecting business process and outcome. Interact with business / IT to document, follow and implement functional enhancements Coordinate with the PDO / Codification / IT teams to pull new definitions into application Support on testing functional enhancements in EDU and QA environment to avoid issues post implementation. Bring issues which require escalation/help to the leadership team for support. Regional/Goverance/Approval meetings Bring defects / enhancements request to approval forums Support the SPCPS Business Manager as a Functional and Data Expert for the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform. Coordinate month-beginning inbound data integration activities from source systems such as OVS, SAMIS, MASTER, SMART, and OMS SOB into Kinaxis RapidResponse. Validate and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and robustness of inbound data to support seamless Sales Planning Process (SPP) authoring. Collaborate with regional MP&L and Sales Planning teams to author, maintain, and optimize demand and capacity plans within Kinaxis RapidResponse. Work closely with technical, IT, and data management teams to investigate, diagnose, and resolve functional and system-related incidents. Monitor, track, and coordinate the resolution of Kinaxis incident tickets to minimize business impact and ensure service continuity. Gather, document, and implement business requirements and functional enhancements in collaboration with business stakeholders and IT teams. Coordinate with PDO, Codification, and IT teams to onboard new entities and master data into the Kinaxis environment. Perform functional validation, system testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in EDU and QA environments to ensure successful deployment of enhancements. Escalate critical issues, risks, and dependencies to leadership and relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution. Participate in regional governance, planning, and approval meetings to support decision-making and drive process improvements. Present defect reports, enhancement requests, and solution recommendations during weekly SPCPS Business Process Review (BPR) meetings for review and approval. Design, develop, and maintain Kinaxis RapidResponse objects, including workbooks, worksheets, alerts, scorecards, dashboards, scheduled tasks, and automation chains. Analyze complex business challenges and deliver innovative, scalable solutions while adhering to Kinaxis RapidResponse best practices. Collaborate with Kinaxis Solution Architects to design and optimize business processes that fully leverage RapidResponse capabilities. Provide high-quality functional support and customer service by ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Develop and maintain functional documentation, process guides, and knowledge articles to support ongoing system maintenance and user adoption. Ensure compliance with organizational governance standards, change management processes, and data quality requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes, system performance, and user experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engg / Science / IT Working Experience: 4+ years of experience in the Kinaxis operations / Sales or MP&L profiles etc. Prior experience working with Sales & Production IT solutions. Other requirements: Fair understanding of business data, planning parameters, and business logic used in the demand planning, allocation and capacity process Good at excel based analysis and reporting through visualization Having knowledge of SPCPS Kinaxis and Rapid response Good at process adherence Good analytical skills and problem solving skills Proven ability to quickly learn new systems/programs Good Team player Good communications Willingness to work across time zones Experience Level Mid Level