COCognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Senior Consultant
Chennai ₹18-24 LPA Posted 3 Nov 2026
FULL TIME
Retail Planning
inventory optimization
supply chain planning
Supply Chain Management
Demand Forecasting
Job Description
- is Fundamentals
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Optimization
- Supply Chain Planning
Mandatory Domain Skills
- Retail Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Sales Planning & Execution
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and implement Kinaxis Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and Inventory Planning & Optimization solutions.
- Evaluate retail supply chain processes to uncover opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and help reduce costs.
- Build and run demand forecasting and inventory optimization models using Kinaxis RapidResponse.
- Collect business requirements and convert them into practical Kinaxis planning solutions.
- Enable sales planning and execution with data-driven insights, analysis, and recommendations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align Kinaxis solutions with existing enterprise systems.
- Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and production support for Kinaxis applications.
- Track planning performance and confirm solutions support business KPIs and operational targets.
- Lead workshops and training sessions for business users and planning teams.
- Create functional documentation, process flows, and solution guidelines.
- Spot continuous improvement opportunities and propose enhancements to current planning processes.
Required Qualifications
- 7–11 years of experience in supply chain planning and SCM technology.
- Strong practical experience with Kinaxis Supply Planning, Inventory Planning & Optimization, and Demand Planning.
- Solid understanding of Kinaxis RapidResponse Fundamentals.
- Thorough knowledge of retail planning, supply chain management, and sales planning and execution.
- Experience delivering Kinaxis implementations, configuration, enhancements, and production support.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting/problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Certifications
- Kinaxis Certified RapidResponse Planner
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Additional Information
- Day shift working schedule.
- Hybrid work environment.
- No travel required.
- Ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders across teams.
