Kinaxis Functional Consultant

Location

100% Remote (UK time zone friendly, no travel required)

Duration

6-month initial contract with potential extension up to 18 months

Hours

37.5 hours/week (flexible 9-5 schedule)

A global manufacturing organisation is looking for a Functional Expert to guide their packaging material planning team through a major system transition. You will act as the primary technical point of contact as 12 factories move to a new planning software.

• Act as the key user supporting around 35 users during the transition to the Kinaxis Maestro system.
• Train both new and existing business users on standard processes and system functionalities.
• Test new system features to prevent process failures and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage regional master data governance and support reporting on cost and waste reduction.
• Help the material planning team with root cause analysis and daily technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with different factories across countries like Germany, France, and Lithuania.

• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems like Kinaxis Maestro, SAP, OMP, or Blue Yonder.
• Background in material planning, packaging, or supply chain operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to set priorities effectively.
• Good English communication skills for cross-regional collaboration.
• Note: No coding knowledge or direct management experience is required for this role.

To apply for this position, please submit your updated CV outlining your relevant ERP and material planning experience.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.