IT Kinaxis Global Lead (m/w/d) Stuttgart oder Tokio

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience acting as a bridge between business and IT, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Deep technical expertise in Kinaxis Maestro, ideally including hands-on configuration, development, or solution design experience.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, especially S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and MRP.
• Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP and/or Oracle.
• Knowledgeof:
• Kinaxis Analytics
• Authoring
• Data Administration
• User Administration
• Solution Design Best Practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to take ownership, lead initiatives, and proactively drive improvements.
• Experience working within a global environment, ideally with exposure to Asia and Japan.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across cultures, functions, and time zones.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

What We Are Looking For

• A hands-on Kinaxis expert who can translate business needs into practical solutions.
• A strong listener who understands user challenges and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• A proactive leader with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Someone with a stable career history and a track record of long-term contributions within their organizations.

What We Offer

• A highly visible global role within an international high-tech manufacturing environment.
• The opportunity to influence supply chain planning processes on a worldwide scale.
• Collaboration with global teams across Europe, Asia, and North America.
• A dynamic environment with cutting-edge planning technologies and complex supply chain challenges.
• Flexible location options in either Böblingen (Germany) or Tokyo (Japan).

Interested? We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you in a confidential conversation.

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