IT&D Manager, Demand Planning Full Time

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Information Technology & Digital

In IT and D, you’ll be a force for good, whether you’re championing cyber security, defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products.

Working globally across functions, you’ll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you’re willing to bring your ideas to the table, you’ll get the support and investment to make them happen.

Your potential will never be wasted. You’ll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you’ll keep learning exciting new approaches.

About The Role

We’re searching for a forward-thinking IT & D Manager, Kinaxis Rapid Response Solution Architect to join Reckitt’s IT & Digital team, a team acknowledged for keeping us interconnected in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Your role will encompass creating cutting-edge end-to-end solutions and strategising closely with business and IT stakeholders. This is an invitation to bring your expertise to a place where you can nurture growth, influence progress, and be a driving force in helping us achieve our purpose.

Your responsibilities

• Guardian and owner of global design template of respective area with thorough review of technical design proposed by development team.
• Lead the solution design of demand management component of end-to-end supply planning solution. Responsible for managing solution design, providing guidance (Brainstorm) to (with) project team members on both design and implementation of business processes.
• Responsible for obtaining input from key stakeholders and process owners to design technical solution around demand management processes that meets all key business requirements.
• Responsible for credibly presenting workstream (demand management) updates, decisions, etc. to Reckitt Technical team.
• Responsible for the creation, review, governance of training and change request activities & materials
• Co-creation of a future-state solution design & architecture model on new process design, complete with end-state governance (communications, escalations, meetings etc.) and KPIs with Solution Architect/Reckitt Technical Team.
• Will be working with various teams for planning and prioritizing feature/backlog, iteration management, elaboration of user stories and development for the product by working closely with Business.
• Manage and deliver components of engagements with various teams that identify, design, and implement technology and creative solutions for business stakeholders. Responsibilities include, among others, managing teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures.
• Providing a business-oriented expertise and leadership, for effective execution of projects in supply chain areas
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders within program for technical releases
• Project management in coordination with PMO and deliver projects including plans, policies and procedures, governance models, status reports, system design, process flows and project presentations.

The experience we’re looking for

• Core Kinaxis (Rapid Response) experience of minimum 3 years in authoring/configuration (Overall industry experience of 8-10 years to support the profile)
• Demand Planning / S&OP – Experience
• Kinaxis Certifications Certification – Author Level 2 & Level 1/ Solution Consultant
• Kinaxis Roles – Author/Analytics
• Proven track record of understanding of planning and execution processes systems in Supply Chain space.
• Extensive knowledge and hands on experience (at least 2 implementations) in Rapid Response, with focus on Demand side components like Demand Planning, Demand Sensing, Scenarios conceptualization, Commercial side inventory optimization as part of MEIO, and Sales & Operations Planning.
• Hands on experience in designing and developing RapidResponse solutions by authoring resources such as Workbooks/worksheets, widgets and Dashboards, Filters, Scheduled Tasks and Alerts, Automation Chains and Forms.
• Worked on requirement gathering by interaction with end-user. Documenting and evaluating the requirements to identify the scope, feasibility and prioritization, by discussing design strategies with Solution Architects and implementing optimized solutions.
• Should have the ability to critically examine varied solution options for their virtues, benefits, loopholes, shortcomings, risks associated, impact of it in global solution footprint and make informed decisions.
• Experience with Agile/Safe Framework

The skills for success

Kinaxis Rapid Response, Stakeholder Management, Agile/Safe, Architecture

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.