Sr. Business System Analyst- Advance Planning System

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UCT is looking for a talented Sr. Business System Analyst- Advance Planning System to join us in Malaysia!

The Kinaxis and o9 Solutions Demand and Supply Planning Sr. Business Analyst will serve as a key liaison between IT, business stakeholders, and project teams to support the successful implementation of both Kinaxis Rapid Response and/or o9 Solutions for demand and supply planning. This role will help shape the design, configuration, and optimization of these platforms to meet the needs of UCT’s global manufacturing footprint. Hands-on experience in configuring Kinaxis Rapid Response and/or o9 Solutions will be key for the candidate’s success in this role. The candidate will focus on ensuring that business processes are efficiently translated into system requirements, aligned with company-wide planning and supply chain strategies. The candidate will also ensure that both platforms are effectively integrated with SAP S4 HANA, SAP BI, the data lake, and optimized for performance, scalability, and user adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture and Design -

• Review the global design and architecture of Kinaxis Rapid Response and/or o9 Solutions to align with the organization's supply chain strategy and business goals.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the solution architecture meets both current and future needs.
• Develop detailed architectural designs and implementation efforts, considering integration with other enterprise systems such as SAP S4 HANA, SAP BI, and data lake.

Program Implementation -

• Lead the requirements gathering process for the Kinaxis Rapid Response demand and supply planning solution by collaborating closely with key stakeholders in supply chain, IT, and manufacturing.
• Function as the subject matter expert (SME) on Kinaxis Rapid Response and/or o9 Solutions demand and supply planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and configure the Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with System Integrators, external consultants, and Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions Services team.
• Configures Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions Supply/Demand Planning, ensuring that the solution is delivered to requirements, and to agreed quality standards.
• Help in the integration of Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions with existing systems, such as SAP or other ERP solutions, to ensure seamless data flow.
• Partner with project team to ultimately roll out the global design across geographies and Business units. Be the solution lead for the global rollout from IT side.
• Provide guidance to the project team and oversight of external consultants.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement –

• Analyze current business processes related to demand and supply planning and show areas of improvement.
• Document functional requirements, process flows, and gap analysis to support system configuration and enhancements.
• Propose best practices for using the Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions platform to improve forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain management.

Technical Leadership and Guidance –

• Provide Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions technical leadership and guidance to the entire UCT project team which includes internal IT team.
• Ensure best practices in architecture, development, and deployment are followed, promoting consistency and efficiency across program.

Performance Optimization –

• Continuously check and perfect the performance of Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions planning solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and user satisfaction.
• Find and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and potential risks in the architecture and design.
• Implement and institute monitoring tools and processes to ensure ongoing health and performance of the Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions solution.

Documentation and Compliance –

• Develop and keep comprehensive architectural documentation, including system designs, integration plans, and best practices.

Continuous Improvement –

• Stay current with the latest Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions Supply / Demand Planning features, tools, and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's solutions.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in the architecture, ensuring that the solutions are still agile and responsive to business changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback on the solutions and show areas for future enhancements.

Qualifications:

Education –

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A master’s degree or an APICs certification will be a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supporting, implementing, and rolling out Kinaxis Rapid Response planning solution and/or o9 Solutions, with at least 3 years in a SME / architecture role in a complex, global manufacturing environment.
• A history of successfully implementing Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions Supply / Demand Planning solution.
• Strong background in supply chain management processes, with a deep understanding of how they relate to technology solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Hands on configuration expertise in Kinaxis and/or o9 Solutions Supply / Demand Planning, including experience with its configuration, customization, and integration capabilities.
• SAP integration experience will be a plus but not necessary.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Professional development opportunities.

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