Kinaxis Architect

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>The work</strong></p> <p>As a Kinaxis Solution Architect, you will translate client requirements into differentiated, scalable, and deliverable solutions using deep expertise in Kinaxis and its integration with SAP S/4HANA. You will collaborate closely with SAP S/4HANA functional and technical teams to define how Kinaxis interacts with the S/4 environment, including identifying required integration objects such as materials, bills of materials, routings, and other key supply chain elements.</p> <p>You will serve as a senior subject matter expert, leading and directing AFS Kinaxis resources, making architectural decisions within the Kinaxis scope, and contributing to cross‑team planning and delivery. A core component of the role involves analyzing clients’ existing Kinaxis implementations to identify pain points, recommending improvements, and designing solutions that span multiple teams and business processes.</p> <p>This role requires master-level expertise in Kinaxis and Kinaxis Supply Chain Planning, along with strong architecture and integration skills to drive complex design and implementation activities in alignment with client objectives and S/4 program strategies.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Translate client requirements into innovative Kinaxis‑based solutions that seamlessly integrate with SAP S/4HANA</li> <li>Collaborate with SAP S/4HANA functional and technical teams to define integration points, data flows, and required objects (materials, BOMs, routings, etc.)</li> <li>Lead and manage AFS Kinaxis resources, providing architectural guidance and ensuring delivery quality within the Kinaxis workstream</li> <li>Own architectural decisions related to Kinaxis solution design, planning, and delivery</li> <li>Analyze existing Kinaxis configurations to identify issues, gaps, and improvement opportunities</li> <li>Provide solutions for cross‑team challenges and ensure alignment across functional areas</li> <li>Lead the creation of architecture, design, and implementation plans for complex Kinaxis changes, coordinated with S/4HANA program planning</li> <li>Ensure solution alignment with client requirements, supply chain objectives, and enterprise architecture standards</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here’s what you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>2+ years of experience with Kinaxis and Kinaxis Supply Chain Planning</li> <li>Expert proficiency in Solution Architecture, Solution Planning, Costing & Pricing, Kinaxis Demand Planning, and Kinaxis Integration</li> <li>Experience designing and implementing Kinaxis solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA</li> <li>Ability to lead cross‑functional teams an