Program Head – Planning System Transformations (Kinaxis / o9)

Role Summary :

We are looking for seasoned professionals in Supply Chain Planning who can lead large-scale transformation programs, design effective solutions, and build trusted client relationships. The role requires a strong mix of functional depth, technology versatility, leadership capability, and consulting mindset . The individual will lead multiple projects, manage client engagements, architect planning solutions, and contribute to presales and practice growth initiatives. This position is ideal for those who combine hands-on experience in Supply Chain Planning with the ability to drive solutioning, delivery excellence, and business value creation across global clients.

Key Responsibilities :

Client Engagement & Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex Supply Chain Planning programs ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Solution Architect for planning engagements — translate business goals into scalable, high-performing process and system designs.
• Lead blueprinting and solution design workshops; ensure alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.
• Provide functional expertise across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Distribution Planning, MRP, Replenishment Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Network Optimization .
• Work across multiple Supply Chain Planning technologies ( o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan , etc.), with openness to learn and lead on any platform.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships at senior levels; act as a trusted advisor on business process improvement and planning transformation.
• Oversee program governance, project reviews, and proactive risk management across multi-vendor and global delivery models.
• Bring structure and direction to unstructured or ambiguous client environments, driving clarity and alignment across stakeholders.

People Leadership & Capability Building

Account Management & Practice Growth

Requirements

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