Kinaxis Administrator
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The Opportunity
Nutanix is building a world-class organization and is looking for a top-notch Kinaxis Administrator to join our growing business technologies team. This position requires a highly dedicated individual who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced, and ever-evolving environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Kinaxis RapidResponse platform, supporting our global supply chain operations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the world
About the Team
At Nutanix, you will be part of the SaaS Engineering team, a cohesive group of six dedicated professionals consisting of five developers and one administrator. Our team thrives on open communication and fosters an environment where honest and transparent conversations are the norm. Each member is valued, heard, and respected, contributing to a strong sense of belonging. We share collective goals and align closely with our team's objectives and mission, embracing diverse perspectives that enrich our collaboration. Successes are celebrated together, and we tackle challenges as a united front. With a focus on outcomes, every team member operates with an ownership mindset, prioritizing both individual growth and the development of the team as a whole.
Your Role
Platform Administration:
- Manage Kinaxis Rapid Response, including user roles, permissions, custom tables, and data models.
- Monitor alerts, tasks, data updates, and administer Data Transfer Center (DTC).
Data Integration:
- Integrate and validate data from ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), PLM, and CRM systems.
- Ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies through root cause analysis.
System Configuration:
- Customize data models and develop workbooks, dashboards, widgets, and forms.
- Automate processes using alerts, scheduled tasks, and automation chains.
Validation & Troubleshooting:
- Validate mappings, resolve data load issues, and update tolerances.
- Analyze release notes and lead post-upgrade testing and recommendations.
Planning & Process Support:
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to support demand, supply, inventory, and capacity planning.
- Gather requirements, support UAT, and manage change requests and deployments.
Reporting & Scenario Planning:
- Build reports and What-If scenarios to simulate disruptions and optimize planning.
- Apply analytics to align demand and supply.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with business users to resolve issues and drive adoption.
- Lead training, documentation, and change management initiatives.
Strategic Contribution:
- Contribute to scalable solution design and architecture.
- Opportunity to grow into a Kinaxis Solution Architect role.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of Kinaxis RapidResponse experience.
- ERP integration experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
- Kinaxis Author Level 1 Certification preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow and change/incident management.
- Experience with UAT, training, and user adoption.
- Self-starter with strong time management and attention to detail.
- Experience in SOX-compliant environments is a plus.
What are we looking for: - Kinaxis admin experience, Business systems integration experience,
- Optional: ERP admin experience
- Strong Functional Background, Organized, Good Attitude & Good Communication.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
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Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.
Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].