[Hiring] Senior IT Specialist @Vantive

Role Description

At Vantive, we're transforming the technology that powers our global supply chain. We're looking for a Senior IT Specialist – Demand & Supply Planning to drive the performance, evolution, and continuous improvement of our global planning platforms, with a focus on Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse).

In this highly visible role, you'll partner with Supply Chain leaders, business stakeholders, and IT teams to optimize planning processes, deliver innovative solutions, and support critical business decisions across a global organization.

Due to regular collaboration with North American teams, this role requires flexibility to participate in recurring early-evening meetings as part of a globally distributed organization.

What You'll Do

• Own and support global supply chain planning applications throughout their lifecycle.
• Partner with business teams to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Configure and enhance Kinaxis Maestro to improve planning effectiveness and business performance.
• Lead testing, validation, change management, and system enhancements.
• Drive issue resolution, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Ensure applications remain compliant, reliable, and aligned with Vantive's digital transformation strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an IT role supporting supply chain planning systems or enterprise applications.
• Typically, 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse, ideally within Supply Planning or Demand Planning.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, data models, and integrations, with experience configuring Kinaxis RapidResponse, including planning workbooks, worksheets, alerts, scenarios, scheduled tasks, scorecards, automation chains, and dashboards.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and driving process improvements.
• Knowledge of ERP integrations (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar), APIs, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience supporting testing, validation, and change management activities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and build strong cross-functional partnerships.

Requirements

• Kinaxis certifications (Author, Administrator, and/or Integration).
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how a global healthcare organization plans, makes decisions, and delivers for patients worldwide. You'll work with cutting-edge planning technology, collaborate with international teams, and have a direct impact on business performance and digital transformation.

Reasonable Accommodation

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