Solutions Engineer - Maestro Kinaxis Supply Chain Planning

About McKesson

McKesson is a Fortune 10 company dedicated to impacting healthcare by providing insights, products, and services that make quality care more affordable and accessible. The company values the health and well-being of its workforce and those it serves, fostering a culture of growth, impact, and innovation.

Role Overview

The Solutions Engineer for Kinaxis Maestro Supply Chain Planning will focus on configuring, enhancing, and optimizing the Kinaxis Maestro platform to support comprehensive supply chain planning and decision-making processes. This position involves collaboration with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions covering areas such as demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and network planning.

Responsibilities

• Configure and enhance Kinaxis Maestro solutions to streamline supply chain planning workflows.
• Develop and modify workbooks, worksheets, crosstabs, dashboards, profile variables, expressions, and business rules.
• Support various supply chain initiatives, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Network Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Capacity Planning.
• Engage with business teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective system configurations.
• Manage data integration efforts, encompassing data mapping, validation, scheduled data loads, and resolving data quality issues.
• Conduct thorough system testing and validate solution enhancements to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Identify and troubleshoot application issues through root cause analysis and continuous monitoring.
• Optimize platform performance and maintain system reliability.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support integrations and ensure data consistency across connected systems.
• Document solution designs, configurations, and support processes meticulously.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years in implementing, configuring, or supporting enterprise planning solutions.
• Proven hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro (formerly RapidResponse) configuration and support.
• Expertise in working with Kinaxis elements such as workbooks, worksheets, crosstabs, expressions, profile variables, and business rules.
• Proficient in one or more supply chain areas: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Network Planning, DRP, MPS.
• Experience with data integration, including mapping, validation, and scheduled updates.
• Strong analytical abilities with problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to gather and translate business requirements into system configurations.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments.

Preferred Skills

• Kinaxis Author Certification Level 1 and/or Level 2.
• Background in Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse deployment in large-scale enterprises.
• Familiarity with statistical forecasting, demand sensing, inventory optimization methodologies, safety stock planning, and replenishment strategies.
• Experience with ETL and enterprise data integration frameworks.
• Knowledge of APIs and system-to-system integrations.
• Participation in supply chain transformation or digital planning initiatives.
• Industry experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics.
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Understanding of software development life cycle, automation practices, and testing methodologies.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Arrangement and Additional Information

• Position is onsite in Cork, Ireland, with a hybrid work arrangement based on business needs.
• Limited travel may be required for workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Applicants must be able to work extensively on computers and engage effectively in virtual meetings.

Compensation and Benefits

McKesson offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting physical, mental, and financial wellness, tailored to diverse employee needs. The base salary range for this role lies between €57,800 and €96,300, with total compensation reflecting performance, experience, skills, equity considerations, and geographic factors. Additional incentives such as annual bonuses or long-term incentives may be included.

Important Notice

Candidates should be aware of recruitment scams falsely using McKesson's name. McKesson will never ask for money or credit card details during hiring processes and only communicates through official channels.