Specialist IS Business System Analyst RapidResponse (Maestro)

pment team for identifying user requirements, acceptance criteria, test plans, development, integration and user testing collaborating with cross-functional team to achieve established goals.

The ideal candidate will have strong business analysis skills and technical background in end-to-end software development lifecycle, proficiency in working with cross functional complex integration projects, and ensuring compliance with privacy standards. The candidate should be a self-starter and have a strong passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Scoping of business requirements and translating into clear fit/gap analysis

• Write actionable user requirements and define user acceptance strategies for configurations, design and implementation in RapidResponse system

• Work with business stakeholders for Gating approvals, conduct roadshows, evaluation of requirements as fit & gap analysis

• Create sprint plans and timelines for integration, user acceptance, technical and business go live.

• Configure the supply chain planning systems to support business requirements and design resources including worksheets/workbooks, alerts, metrics, scorecards, dashboards, application of different control sets, etc. as per approved agile user stories and blueprint designs.

• Resolving complex data and analytic configurations to ensure that the solution produces the expected results

• Update solution documentation, workflows, and system configurations to ensure comprehensive understanding and facilitate knowledge transfer

• Support data integration with multiple sources and target systems like SAP S/4 HANA using Data lakes and API architecture

• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations

• Be a part of an Agile project team utilizing the Agile / Scrum methodologies, working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, closely partnering with business stakeholders

• Partner with Scrum Master, Product Owner and the team in defining Technical User Stories, Partners with Product Owner to identify and prioritize enabler work

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• 9 to 12 years of experience in Supply Chain Technology, Supply Chain Business, Engineering, IT or related field

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong system knowledge in the following Kinaxis RapidResponse applications: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, MEIO, Capacity Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Master Production Schedule, Sales & Operations planning

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse systems using Demand, Supply, DRP, MEIO, Capacity planning, Process Orchestration with Command-and-Control Center

• Prior Solution developer experience of 2-3 projects on Kinaxis RapidResponse platform across industry verticals

• Experience in various RapidResponse planning analytics like Netting, CTP, MLS, production wheel, shelf-life planning, campaign planning and Supply.AI

• Facilitating business process design, requirements gathering, conducting fit gap analysis and ability to write and design technical solutions leveraging Maestro (RapidResponse) capabilities

• Ability to provide Functional specifications and process flows, adopting Kinaxis RapidResponse platform to Development team, ensure requirements are tested and own the UAT, End user training, and Post deployment enhancements

• Understanding of the solution development life cycle, including business requirements definition, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user training, and deployment

• Develop and maintain System Architecture models (e.g. System Interaction diagrams) and reference implementations within systems of record (e.g. Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture tools)

• Knowledge of sprint-based planning and estimations required for implementation

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Health Cloud and Lifesciences Cloud hands on experience

• Working knowledge of integrations suite using API's or 3rd party integration software like Talend, MuleSoft, Data Lake and Data Fabrics etc

• Extensive experience in software development lifecycle

• Experience using and adoption of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Established business partnerships and IS governance practices involving senior business stakeholders

• Broad working knowledge of key IS domains and layers

• Understanding of FDA regulations governing computer system validation and operation

• Familiarity with security requirements and best practices for data at rest and in transit

• Success in mentoring and developing strong product analysts, business analysts, and developers

• Experience in FMCG/CPG/Retail/Manufacturing industry

Professional Certifications:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse Authoring and Solution Architect Certifications

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong transformation and change management experience.

• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

• Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals.

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

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