Solution Consultant
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Conduct deep-dive customer business requirements discovery sessions and develop specifications documentation while supporting Solution Architects in creating creative solutions for complex distributed value chain challenges. Guide and mentor junior consultants, learn and configure the Kinaxis Maestro software, and perform end-user training. Ensure customers obtain captured business benefits, validate and test solutions, and manage data integration activities. Benchmark customers against industry trends and support any reasonable project-related tasks assigned by the Project Manager. This role requires 5 to 8 years of experience in manufacturing or business software consulting, with an open average of 75% travel. Candidates must communicate effectively in Japanese and English.
Required Qualifications
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production planning, demand management industry role and/or business software consulting role
- BS/MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field with an excellent academic record
- Good background in Supply Chain engineering concepts and understanding of statistical forecasting, inventory management, MRP, scheduling, etc
- Open to travel 75% on average and 100% occasionally and also can work effectively when working remotely from the client
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in Japanese and English, both verbally and in writing
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with manufacturing planning solutions such as Kinaxis, SAP, JDA, etc
- Ability to learn a new application – Kinaxis Maestro®
Additional Requirements
- Open to travel 75% on average and 100% occasionally
- Must be able to work effectively when working remotely from the client
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