Kinaxis Lead Analyst

About Visteon Corporation

Visteon is pushing the boundaries of mobility through cutting-edge technology solutions that support a software-defined future. Their diverse product line includes digital cockpit advancements, advanced display technologies, AI-powered software, and integrated electric vehicle architectures. Serving passenger vehicles, commercial transport, and two-wheelers, Visteon collaborates globally with automotive manufacturers to develop safer, cleaner, and more connected travel experiences. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, the company operates across 17 countries with a widespread innovation and manufacturing network. In 2024, Visteon generated approximately $3.87 billion in sales and secured $6.1 billion in new contracts.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth and management of the Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro platform within the Global IT department.
• Collaborate with Senior Kinaxis Consultants on configuring systems, providing integration support, conducting testing, and managing day-to-day platform operations.
• Lead end-to-end Kinaxis implementations including gathering requirements, configuration, testing phases, and deployment.
• Develop and sustain workbooks, dashboards, alerts, and data views for the platform.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining data integration pipelines between Kinaxis and external systems such as ERP and Enterprise Data Warehouse.
• Monitor data loading activities and integration jobs to promptly identify and rectify data quality issues.
• Offer second-level technical support for Kinaxis-related problems reported by business users.
• Conduct various testing types including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing; document findings and manage defect resolution processes.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience working with Kinaxis Maestro, including participation in at least one complete end-to-end implementation.
• Academic credentials in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, or related disciplines at BS, MS, or PhD level.
• Hands-on experience creating workbooks, dashboards, alerts, or data views within Kinaxis.
• Familiarity with data integration methodologies and Kinaxis data feeding processes.
• Proficient in SQL for troubleshooting and data validation tasks.
• Fundamental understanding of supply chain planning concepts including demand planning, supply management, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of ITIL principles or service management procedures such as incident, change, and problem management.
• Additional credentials like Kinaxis certification, ERP system exposure (SAP, QAD, IFS), and ETL experience are considered advantageous.