Your responsibilities include, but not limited to : Participate and perform the following role in Novartis , related to end-to-end business processes using Kinaxis platform :Understand the Complete Architecture of various tracks in Maestro and their corresponding upstream and downstream systems.Facilitate PM team in effective effort estimation and scoping of the projects considering upstream and downstream dependencies.Actively participate in Functional refinements with Process Owners / Architects / Business and provide inputs.Prepare Functional Design and Test Plan documents in collaboration with Process Owners / Architects / Business for Continuous Improvement s( Enhancements) items and new implementations .Drive Technical Refinements and liaising with developers on the solution.Constant feedback loop between various Stakeholders & Developers for feature developmentSupport developers with implementation, integration, configuration and customization.Validate the solution and provide feedback to the developer before it goes for UAT.Actively Participate in all Sprint ceremonies .Understand Master Data completely, thereby all SC process and involve in various transformational programs that happens at Enterprise level to understand Maestro ImpactTime and again analyze current systems and propose improvements in PS / DIS processes or other integrationsLook ways to implement business processes with Kinaxis standard out of box featuresDiscover Customer Business Challenges and create Unique Solution PrototypesInvolve in POC or any other complex developmentEnsure proper coding and data model standards are followed by teamDocumentation ownership of processes across different tracksTrain new joiners in the system and help them come up to speed on the business processesSkills :
- Experience working with Cloud / SaaS applications. 7 years in a Business or equivalent IT functional role, preferably in Supply Chain Planning area
- 4-5 years using Kinaxis Maestro, namely in Authoring & Analytics
- Working experience in Pharma Industry is preferred.
- Experience working with Cloud / SaaS applications.
- Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including business requirements definition / process / design, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user testing, user training, and eventual deployment (software release).
- Understanding of how to perform software system modifications whether break / fix, enhancements, or implementation of new functionality.
- Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodology and practices, preferably in a software release planning & execution environment.
- Ability to perform in-depth systems design reviews and provide refined functional and / or technical specifications for modification work, resolve break / fix issues, system enhancements, or new (functional) implementations.
- Effective interpersonal skills to maintain productive relationships with business teams and users who use the Maestro system.
- Strategic and analytical thinker.
- Problem solver, timely decision maker.
- Capability to operate in a fast-paced and complex industry.
- Strong presentation and communication skills - oral and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Education : MBA (Pref. Supply Chain) or B achelor s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
Certifications :
- Kinaxis Functional and Author Level 2 / Level 3 certifications
- APICS CPIM or CSCP
Languages : - English
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering
Skills Required
Communication Skills, Agile Scrum Methodology, Sdlc, Requirement Analysis