Kinaxis Lead Analyst

Overview

• Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future.
• Our state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions.
• With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys.
• Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities.
• In 2024, we recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business.
• Supports the growth and operations of the Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro platform within Global IT.
• Works alongside the Senior Kinaxis Consultant covering system configuration, integration support, testing, and day-to-day operations.
• Designed for a motivated professional with solid implementation experience ready to take on broader responsibilities
• Support end-to-end Kinaxis implementations — requirements, configuration, testing, and go-live.
• Build and maintain workbooks, dashboards, alerts, and data views.
• Assist in developing and maintaining data integration pipelines between Kinaxis and external systems (ERP, EDW).
• Monitor data loads and integration jobs; investigate and resolve data quality issues.
• Provide second-line technical support for Kinaxis issues raised by business users.
• Execute testing (unit, integration, UAT); document results and resolve defects.
• 5+ years hands-on Kinaxis Maestro; at least one full end-to-end implementation.
• BS/MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field.
• Practical experience building workbooks, dashboards, alerts, or data views.
• Working knowledge of data integration concepts and Kinaxis data feeds.
• Familiarity with SQL for troubleshooting and validation.
• Understanding of core supply chain planning concepts (demand, supply, inventory).
• Familiarity with ITIL concepts or service management practices (incident, change, problem).
• Kinaxis certification a plus; ERP exposure (SAP, QAD, IFS) and ETL experience welcome.