<p>Job Description</p> <p>We are:</p> <p>We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn't mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters. Help us show the world what's possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.</p> <p>Accenture's Supply Chain and Operations (SC&O) partners with the world's most powerful platforms to push the boundaries of what technology can enable, empowering new ways of working and transformation at speed. With the largest and most influential tech ecosystem behind us, we play a pivotal role in helping clients accelerate their path to value.</p> <p>Supply Chain and Operations houses individuals who help clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing, and fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain.</p> <p>You Are:</p> <p>A Kinaxis Planning Integration Architect that will help develop and grow our Supply Chain & Operations Planning business for the Kinaxis platform.</p> <p>The Work:</p> <p>At Accenture, Supply Chain and Operations Connected Solutions professionals develop and implement integrated supply and demand planning solutions that improve cost efficiency, increase business effectiveness, and create synergies and collaboration within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain. Supply Chain Planning leaders shape integrated planning and execution solutions that drive business growth while increasing supply chain resiliency.</p> <p>A professional at this position level within Accenture has the following responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Identifies, assesses, and solves complex business problems for area of responsibility, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.</p> </li><li> <p>Closely follows the strategic direction set by senior management when establishing near term goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Interacts with senior management at a client and/or within Accenture on matters where they may need to gain acceptance on an alternate approach.</p> </li><li> <p>Has some latitude in decision-making. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.</p> </li><li> <p>Decisions have a major day to day impact on area of responsibility.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as the chief integration architect for Kinaxis delivery initiative</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure that the delivery architecture is consistent across the enterprise and meet the requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Manages large - medium sized Kinaxis Rapid Response Integration teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide knowledge of integrating Rapid Response with host ERP systems for both Inbound and Outbound Interfaces, workflows, Query development, preparation of detailed functional specifications</p> </li></ul> <p>Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.</p> <p>Qualification</p> <p>Here's what you need:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum of 3 years of experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse Tools as Integration Architect or Consultant</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6-year work experience)</p> </li></ul> <p>Nice to have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience of leading technical design for inbound / outbound processes</p> </li><li> <p>Advance knowledge for Kinaxis Authoring (Level 2/3 author certified)</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced Understanding of Hierarchical and Versioning Data Base Models</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced Understanding of Kinaxis Data Model, Space names and Partitions</p> </li><li> <p>RapidResponse Integration Models (Batch, API, web services)</p> </li><li> <p>RapidResponse System Administration Expertise</p> </li><li> <p>JavaScript and TypeScript expertise</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with ETL and Messaging Applications</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent leadership and management skills</p> </li></ul> <p>Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.</p> <p>Information on benefits is here.</p> <p>Role Location Annual Salary Range</p> <p>California $73,800 to $218,800</p> <p>Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000</p> <p>Colorado $73,800 to $189,000</p> <p>District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300</p> <p>Illinois $68,300 to $189,000</p> <p>Maryland $73,800 to $189,000</p> <p>Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300</p> <p>Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000</p> <p>New York/New Jersey $68,300 to $218,800</p> <p>Washington $78,500 to $201,300</p> <p>Locations</p>