Your responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Engaging in Novartis end-to-end business processes using the Kinaxis platform.
• Gaining a thorough understanding of Master Data and all Novartis SC processes and participating in various transformational programs at the enterprise level to comprehend the impact of Kinaxis Maestro.
• Possessing functional knowledge in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Expiry Planning and Capacity Planning with constraints.
• Having system integration knowledge to connect with other enterprise or stand-alone systems (interfaces, connections, imports, exports).
• Being knowledgeable about Maestro application resources such as Workbooks, Automation Tasks, Forms, Scripts, Dashboards and Scorecards.
• Understanding basic Maestro analytics (Netting, CTP, FLP, Substitutions, Expiry, etc.) and having knowledge of advanced offerings like Supply.AI, Production Wheel and CCC is a plus.
• Demonstrating good programming skills with adequate knowledge of PL/SQL programming and Java.
• Writing test cases, performing unit testing, capturing test results and documenting them.
• Supporting UAT and Hypercare.
• Following agile practices in project delivery.
• Adhering to best coding practices (authoring notes, Workbook/Worksheet help and comments).
• Assisting in hiring, training, and mentoring new team members.
• Upskilling on the latest changes in the Maestro application in terms of authoring and analytics.
• Facilitating the PM team in effective effort estimation and scoping of projects, considering upstream and downstream dependencies.
• Actively participating in all Sprint ceremonies.
• Ensuring proper coding and data model standards are followed by juniors.
• Updating documentation of processes across different tracks.
• Training new joiners in the system and helping them get up to speed on Maestro.

Skills:

• 4+ years in equivalent IT role, preferably in Supply Chain Planning area
• 4+ years using Kinaxis Maestro, namely in Authoring, Analytics & Scripting
• Working experience in Pharma Industry is preferred.
• Experience working with Cloud/SaaS applications.
• Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including business requirements definition/process/design, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user testing, user training and eventual deployment (software release).
• Understanding of how to perform software system modifications whether break/fix, enhancements, or implementation of new functionality.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodology and practices, preferably in a software release planning & execution environment.
• Ability to perform in-depth systems design reviews and provide refined functional and/or technical specifications for modification work, resolve break/fix issues, system enhancements, or new (functional) implementations.
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain productive relationships with business teams and users who use the Maestro system.
• Strategic and analytical thinker.
• Problem solver, timely decision maker.
• Capability to operate in a fast-paced and complex industry.
• Strong presentation and communication skills - oral and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent 

Certifications:

• Kinaxis Author Level 2/Level 3 certifications & any functional certifications
• APICS CPIM or CSCP (Optional)

Languages:

• English