Kinaxis Analyst

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

In this role of Kinaxis Analyst you will work closely with IT and business users globally to manage end-to-end supply chain planning process using Kinaxis Rapid Response. You will have the ability to contribute and make a difference in a challenging and exciting Hi-Tech environment.

1. Collaborate with users to understand business requirements and configure solutions in Rapid Response
2. Design, Build, Test and Deploy Rapid Response resources including Workbooks, Alerts, Forms, Scripts, Automation Chains, Widgets, Dashboard etc.
3. Demonstrated understanding of Control Tables, Data Model and Mappings that can be leveraged in solving business problems
4. As a core member of Kinaxis COE team, apply best practices in Rapid Response configuration to meet business needs
5. Assist end users with interpreting the planning results
6. Facilitate, plan and support new functionality releases including periodic Kinaxis service updates.

The Must Haves:

1. Strong understanding of MRP and RR analytics
2. Deep understanding of RR data integration using TALEND or similar ETL tools
3. Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
4. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment
6. Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
7. Bachelors in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field
8. Minimum 4-6 years of firsthand experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response or similar planning tool

Assets:

1. Kinaxis certification (level 2 and above) preferred.
2. APICS certification a plus