Job Description Summary

The Kinaxis leader will be a key contributor to the successful implementation of the Kinaxis RapidResponse Advanced Planning System during Fiscal Year 2026. This role will support solution design, testing, training, and change management activities, ensuring the system meets business needs and drives operational excellence. The role bridges business and technical teams, enabling seamless integration and user adoption across the supply chain organization acting as a liaison between end-users and the technical IT team. The ideal candidate will bring deep supply chain experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to help bridge the gap between business and technical teams.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Configuration

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications.

• Participate in design workshops and provide input on planning processes and system capabilities.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, network design, and required enhancements.

• Support system configuration, data validation, and integration testing.

• Assist in developing and executing test cases to ensure solution accuracy and performance.

• Identify and troubleshoot issues during implementation phases.

• Training & Change Management

• Act as a change agent and champion for adoption across the supply chain organization.

• Develop, maintain, and deliver training materials and workshops for new and existing users to increase system adoption and proficiency for delivering training materials, user guides, and SOPs.

• Provide hands-on support to end users during testing, go-live, and stabilization phases.

• Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement updates and improvements post go-live.

• Provide first-line support and troubleshooting for end-users experiencing issues.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for Kinaxis-related inquiries.

• Facilitate clear and consistent communication between business users and technical teams.

• Drive continuous improvement by using analytical reports and working with users to optimize templates and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or systems implementation.

• Knowledge various Kinaxis resources, such as workbooks, dashboards, and reports.

• Understanding of S&OE, SIOP, and integrated business planning workflows.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, lead change, and drive adoption in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated experience in change management, including training, stakeholder engagement, and process transformation.

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) a plus.

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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