Solution Architect - Emerging Platforms-
Bristlecone2 months ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design and architect end-to-end Kinaxis solutions aligned with emerging platform technologies.
- Lead full lifecycle implementations from discovery through go-live and hypercare.
- Capture demand and supply planning requirements with business stakeholders.
- Develop rapid-response models and scenario-planning capabilities.
- Author technical and functional solution documentation, including configuration guides.
- Mentor delivery teams on best practices and architectural standards.
- Integrate Kinaxis with ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems.
- Drive continuous improvement, optimization, governance, and performance tuning of planning processes.
- Manage client expectations and provide executive-level status reporting.
- Provide post-implementation support.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in supply chain planning and solution architecture.
- Deep expertise in Kinaxis RapidResponse, including demand and supply planning modules.
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end Kinaxis implementations on emerging platforms.
- Strong solution authoring and configuration management experience.
- Hands-on experience with rapid-response scenario modeling and analytics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams and mentor junior staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Kinaxis RapidResponse, TOGAF, or PMP certification is a plus.
- Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Bristlecone
Bristlecone provides supply chain consulting and systems integration, delivering planning, sourcing, and fulfillment solutions for Global 2000 enterprises. Its teams implement platforms such as SAP Integrated Business Planning and Kinaxis, alongside analytics, data, and integration services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, it operates worldwide and is part of the Mahindra Group. Its business model centers on advisory, implementation, and managed services for life sciences, retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, and high tech.