Planning Solution Architect - Kinaxis

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Kinaxis solution expert, owning system configuration, data flows, planning logic, and integrations with SAP.
• Drive digital planning enablement by identifying opportunities to automate and simplify planning processes within the Kinaxis ecosystem.
• Lead the delivery of high-value change requests and IT enhancements while ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Optimize reporting, analytics, and dashboards to improve usability and drive adoption across the planning community.
• Collaborate with global process owners and IT teams to ensure robust integration, data quality, and successful project implementations.
• Troubleshoot system and user issues to maintain planner confidence and support standardized global processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience with supply chain planning systems.
• Strong expertise in Kinaxis configuration, authoring, and analytics.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end demand and supply planning processes.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global environment, including flexibility to work across different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in supply chain planning execution or planning excellence roles.
• Exposure to supply planning, inventory optimization, statistical methods, or forecasting models.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and annual performance-related increases.
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and skill development.
• Flexible working hours and possibilities for remote/mobile working.
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Access to industry-leading training and development programs.

About the Company

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing over 100,000 people with operations in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and an innovative approach to help the world build a sustainable energy future through our "Powering Progress" strategy.