Eaton
Senior Kinaxis Specialist - Supply Chain Planning
Eaton, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Senior Kinaxis Specialist - Supply Chain Planning
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Senior Kinaxis Specialist - Supply Chain Planning. Candidates currently residing anywhere in the USA close to an Eaton location will be considered. Preferred locations: Beachwood, Ohio; Galesburg, MI; Raleigh, NC; Moon Township, PA; Houston, TX or Menomonee Falls, WI. The expected annual salary range for this role is $123,750.00 - $181,500.00 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What You’ll Do
Design, model, configure, and implement functional software and process solutions to meet desired business requirements for Kinaxis/RapidResponse solution deployment and sustenance. Analyze business processes and systems processes & recommend improvements that use Kinaxis/RapidResponse and processes. Participate in implementations at expert level support often directing more junior level team members. Develop, demonstrate, train, and drive regional or global solutions. Implements controls that are fully auditable and compliant with business and regulatory standards. Job Summary
Senior Kinaxis Specialist role focused on supply chain planning and execution. This position requires deep techno‑functional knowledge and is responsible for shaping and supporting the implementation of Kinaxis solutions across Eaton’s global operations. Job Responsibilities
Responsible for in‑depth techno‑functional & business process knowledge of supply chain planning and execution, and Kinaxis/RapidResponse (preferable) – demonstrating global leadership. Support the Product Owner in decomposing epics into features and user stories. Support estimation of epics, features, technical enablers, and user stories. Ensure readiness of user stories for the agile team according to definition of ready criteria (DoR). Provide Level 3 product support as needed. Work with key stakeholders to identify and understand their needs. Manage requirements scope and disposition through process compliance and gap analysis, integration testing and user acceptance methodology. Work in partnership with global decision makers and business process owners on system requirements, processes, and systems. Manage requirements in line with global templates and guidelines. Own the set‑up and governance of consolidated, worldwide target processes. Provide knowledge and input on the system implications of business process changes. Help to identify consolidated, worldwide target processes. Deliver functional specifications and configurations in line with the agreed and approved design. Develop and implement organizational change management plans. Learn to apply Eaton’s product methodology and governance processes to the change control, system development life cycle, and regression testing. Work with governance teams to ensure proposed solutions are in line with global standards. Participate in business process improvement committees as needed. Demonstrate strong analytical skills—evaluate information from multiple sources and regions, reconcile conflicts, decompose high‑level information into details, abstract from low‑level information to a more general understanding, distinguish user requests from underlying needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements. Apply governance processes to the change control, system development life cycle, and ensure that necessary regression testing is delivered to ensure system integrity. Support end‑to‑end processes and have a strong level of understanding of system touch points. Communicate effectively—interact with senior level leaders at a global level and explain complex system issues and decision points using common business language. Drive innovation. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (required)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum seven (7) years in either of the ERP (Supply Chain Modules), MFGPro, SAP ECC, SAP S/4, Oracle R12.x, or Mapics. Minimum three (3) years Kinaxis experience with hands‑on integration/admin exposure & experience. No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of any Eaton location in the United States. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Kinaxis/RapidResponse (preferable) or Kinaxis Author level II certified or KinAxis Analytics Level II certified, or strong knowledge in Supply Chain Planning and Execution across many full‑life‑cycle projects. Knowledge of functional and technical capabilities, including understanding of core programming and databases. Understanding of lean agile principles and practices. Skills
Customer and stakeholder engagement and communications skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of IT and business teams. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Other Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Senior Kinaxis Specialist - Supply Chain Planning. Candidates currently residing anywhere in the USA close to an Eaton location will be considered. Preferred locations: Beachwood, Ohio; Galesburg, MI; Raleigh, NC; Moon Township, PA; Houston, TX or Menomonee Falls, WI. The expected annual salary range for this role is $123,750.00 - $181,500.00 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What You’ll Do
Design, model, configure, and implement functional software and process solutions to meet desired business requirements for Kinaxis/RapidResponse solution deployment and sustenance. Analyze business processes and systems processes & recommend improvements that use Kinaxis/RapidResponse and processes. Participate in implementations at expert level support often directing more junior level team members. Develop, demonstrate, train, and drive regional or global solutions. Implements controls that are fully auditable and compliant with business and regulatory standards. Job Summary
Senior Kinaxis Specialist role focused on supply chain planning and execution. This position requires deep techno‑functional knowledge and is responsible for shaping and supporting the implementation of Kinaxis solutions across Eaton’s global operations. Job Responsibilities
Responsible for in‑depth techno‑functional & business process knowledge of supply chain planning and execution, and Kinaxis/RapidResponse (preferable) – demonstrating global leadership. Support the Product Owner in decomposing epics into features and user stories. Support estimation of epics, features, technical enablers, and user stories. Ensure readiness of user stories for the agile team according to definition of ready criteria (DoR). Provide Level 3 product support as needed. Work with key stakeholders to identify and understand their needs. Manage requirements scope and disposition through process compliance and gap analysis, integration testing and user acceptance methodology. Work in partnership with global decision makers and business process owners on system requirements, processes, and systems. Manage requirements in line with global templates and guidelines. Own the set‑up and governance of consolidated, worldwide target processes. Provide knowledge and input on the system implications of business process changes. Help to identify consolidated, worldwide target processes. Deliver functional specifications and configurations in line with the agreed and approved design. Develop and implement organizational change management plans. Learn to apply Eaton’s product methodology and governance processes to the change control, system development life cycle, and regression testing. Work with governance teams to ensure proposed solutions are in line with global standards. Participate in business process improvement committees as needed. Demonstrate strong analytical skills—evaluate information from multiple sources and regions, reconcile conflicts, decompose high‑level information into details, abstract from low‑level information to a more general understanding, distinguish user requests from underlying needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements. Apply governance processes to the change control, system development life cycle, and ensure that necessary regression testing is delivered to ensure system integrity. Support end‑to‑end processes and have a strong level of understanding of system touch points. Communicate effectively—interact with senior level leaders at a global level and explain complex system issues and decision points using common business language. Drive innovation. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (required)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum seven (7) years in either of the ERP (Supply Chain Modules), MFGPro, SAP ECC, SAP S/4, Oracle R12.x, or Mapics. Minimum three (3) years Kinaxis experience with hands‑on integration/admin exposure & experience. No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of any Eaton location in the United States. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Kinaxis/RapidResponse (preferable) or Kinaxis Author level II certified or KinAxis Analytics Level II certified, or strong knowledge in Supply Chain Planning and Execution across many full‑life‑cycle projects. Knowledge of functional and technical capabilities, including understanding of core programming and databases. Understanding of lean agile principles and practices. Skills
Customer and stakeholder engagement and communications skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of IT and business teams. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Other Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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