Kinaxis Lead Analyst

About Visteon Corporation

Visteon Corporation drives innovation in mobility by delivering advanced technology solutions that support a software-centric future. Their portfolio includes cutting-edge digital cockpit technologies, enhanced display systems, AI-powered software, and integrated electric vehicle architecture. Serving passenger cars, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon collaborates with global automobile makers to ensure safer, greener, and more connected travel experiences. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, the company operates across 17 countries with a network of innovation hubs and factories. In 2024, Visteon achieved approximately $3.87 billion in annual sales and secured $6.1 billion in new contracts.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Drive the expansion and daily management of the Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro system within the Global IT department.
• Collaborate closely with senior Kinaxis consultants to manage system configuration, provide integration assistance, conduct testing, and support routine operations.
• Support complete Kinaxis implementations including gathering requirements, system setup, testing phases, and launch activities.
• Design, develop, and upkeep workbooks, dashboards, alert systems, and data visualizations within Kinaxis.
• Assist in creating and sustaining data integration pipelines connecting Kinaxis to external platforms such as ERP and Enterprise Data Warehousing systems.
• Oversee data uploads and integration tasks; identify and troubleshoot data integrity issues.
• Offer second-level technical support for Kinaxis-related problems reported by business end-users.
• Perform and document unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), addressing and resolving any discovered defects.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of five years of hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro and completion of at least one full-scale implementation project.
• A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, or related disciplines.
• Practical expertise in developing and maintaining Kinaxis workbooks, dashboards, alerts, and data views.
• Good understanding of data integration mechanisms, specifically Kinaxis data feeds.
• Proficiency with SQL for diagnosing and validating data issues.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental supply chain planning areas including demand, supply, and inventory management.
• Awareness of ITIL frameworks or similar service management protocols governing incident, change, and problem handling.
• Additional certifications in Kinaxis are advantageous; experience with major ERP systems such as SAP, QAD, or IFS, along with familiarity with ETL processes, is also beneficial.