Deloitte

Kinaxis Solution Architect, Hybrid

Dublin Full time

Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world and making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. We’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter. 

Joining us means becoming part of a Consulting team that’s at the top of its game and growing. Working with the best people and technology in the market, you’ll tackle meaningful projects that transform the future for high-profile local and international clients. And you’ll do it as part of a people-first culture that’s supportive, collaborative and, above all, welcoming.

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Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity: 

 

At Deloitte, we are dedicated to driving digital transformation within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Joining our Supply Chain team, you will play a pivotal role in implementing advanced Supply Chain Planning solutions that enhance operational excellence and regulatory compliance across global pharma and medical device sites. This role offers the chance to collaborate with industry experts and cross-functional teams on impactful digital projects that directly influence product quality and patient safety. You will be challenged to innovate within a highly regulated environment, with significant opportunities for leadership and professional growth in a dynamic, collaborative setting. 
 

Key skills and prior experience that align well with this position: 

  • Education in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related fields with a concentration in operations or analytics.

  • Extensive experience in supply chain module implementation using Kinaxis Maestro. 

  • 3+ full life cycle implementations of supply chain planning projects end-to-end.

  • Certified as a Kinaxis Solution Architect or has completed all requirements for Kinaxis Solution Architect certification.

 

Success in the Role: 

The successful candidate will be a skilled leader with a proven track record of driving results, exceeding client expectations, building trust across the organization, applying critical thinking and business management skills, and managing diverse groups of people and projects. 

  • Lead Solution Design & Architecture: Oversee requirement gathering, process improvement, and provide architecture guidance for supply chain planning functionalities using Kinaxis Maestro, including technical specifications and system models.  

  • Collaborate & Prioritize Work: Partner with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams to define technical user stories, prioritize enabler work, and engage Kinaxis vendor consultants for implementation guidance.  

  • Configure & Integrate Systems: Configure supply chain planning systems to meet business requirements, design resources (worksheets, dashboards, alerts), and support data integration across multiple sources and target systems.  

  • Optimize, Document & Lead Teams: Work with vendors to optimize performance, update solution documentation, support integration leads, and coach teams to develop technical and consulting skills. 

 

What type of work will I be doing? 

  • Configure and maintain Kinaxis Maestro resources (Workbooks, Dashboards, Data Models, Views, and Metrics) to support S&OP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning activities.  

  • Develop customised Life Sciences solutions addressing pharma-specific needs such as expiry date management, campaign planning, cold chain logistics, and tender management.  

  • Define, build, and test data transformations (ETL) using Kinaxis Data Integration Server or Talend to integrate with SAP ERP (S/4HANA).  

  • Build and maintain “what-if” scenario models for supply chain disruptions, inventory optimisation, and production capacity constraints.  

  • Troubleshoot performance issues within the Kinaxis environment and provide technical support to super users during and after go-live.  

  • Ensure all system developments comply with industry standards and assist with Computer System Validation (CSV) processes as required.  

  • Create technical specifications, configuration documents, and user manuals to support system use and maintenance.  

 

Who is the Hiring Manager? 

 

The hiring manager is an experienced leader in digital manufacturing solutions with extensive expertise in digital solution implementations within the pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturing execution systems and supply chain planning and execution systems. They value open communication, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Their leadership style fosters innovation while maintaining rigorous quality and compliance standards, creating a supportive environment for professional development and team success. 
 

Where is this role based? 

 

This role is based in Dublin or Cork Ireland and offers a flexible working model with hybrid arrangements between office, client sites, and remote work. For more information on our working models, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.​

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others.

Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally – because when you make an impact that matters, we do too.