Solution Architect – Kinaxis RapidResponse

The Clorox Company

Solution Architect optimizing Kinaxis RapidResponse for supply chain planning capabilities at Clorox. Engaging with planning, operations, and technology for innovative solutions.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,200 - $258,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and configure Kinaxis RapidResponse (Resources, Tables, Tasks, Workbooks, Alerts, Roles, and Access Controls)
Implement and optimize planning applications: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Control Tower/monitoring, and S&OP/IBP scenarios
Participate in and support the end-to-end design, configuration, testing, and continuous improvement of integrated planning processes across Kinaxis RapidResponse and SAP (PP/DS, PP, ATP, and supply planning functions)
Design and maintain data models and mappings for master (items, locations, BOMs), transactional (orders, forecasts, receipts), calendars, and attributes required for planning and allocation
Operate and monitor integrations between RapidResponse and SAP S/4HANA (and/or ECC), including middleware pipelines (e.g., MuleSoft)
Develop and maintain data quality checks, exception dashboards, and alerting to proactively address data readiness and plan health
Lead performance tuning (scenario size, memory usage, query optimization) and platform diagnostics; drive root-cause analysis and permanent fixes for recurring issues
Build and govern scenario management, playbooks, and what-if analysis frameworks for planners and leadership
Own change management: author technical designs, configuration documentation, and CRs; plan and execute regression testing, UAT, and controlled releases aligned to cutover timelines
Ensure security, compliance, and auditability (SOX, data privacy)
Partner with Kinaxis COE, planners, Supply Chain SMEs, and Finance to translate business needs into stable, scalable technical solutions
Provide L2/L3 operational support with defined SLAs; participate in on-call rotations for critical planning cycles
Measure and report KPIs (forecast accuracy, plan adherence, allocation accuracy, integration reliability)
Create user enablement materials and deliver training to planners and super users
Coordinate vendor/partner activities and align roadmaps for upgrades, quarterly maintenance, and feature adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of IT/Supply Chain technology experience
5+ years administering/configuring Kinaxis RapidResponse in enterprise environments
Hands-on expertise with RapidResponse data structures, tasks, resources, workbooks, and security
Proven experience implementing Demand, Supply, and S&OP/IBP applications
Demonstrated integration experience between RapidResponse and SAP S/4HANA (or ECC)
Strong data reconciliation skills
Solid data modeling and SQL skills
Fluency with one scripting language (e.g., Python or PowerShell) for automation and diagnostics
Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts (MRP/DRP, ATP, pegging, allocation, inventory optimization, and constraint-based planning)
Experience with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban), backlog management (Jira/Azure DevOps), and CI/CD for configuration and integration assets
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus
Relevant certifications preferred: Kinaxis RapidResponse (Level 1/2/3 or Professional), SAP S/4 (PP/MM/SD/IBP), MuleSoft (Integration/Platform) is desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Kinaxis RapidResponse ConfigurationData Structures and TasksDemand PlanningSupply PlanningS&OP/IBP ApplicationsData ReconciliationSQLPythonPowerShellPerformance Tuning

Soft Skills

Change ManagementCollaborationTraining and Enablement

Certifications

Kinaxis RapidResponse (Level 1/2/3 or Professional)SAP S/4 (PP/MM/SD/IBP)MuleSoft (Integration/Platform)