Solutions Engineer - Maestro Kinaxis Solutions, Supply Chain Planning

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. About the Role (Job Summary) McKesson is seeking a Kinaxis Maestro Supply Chain Planning Solutions Engineer to support the configuration, enhancement, and optimisation of Kinaxis Maestro (formerly RapidResponse) solutions that enable effective supply chain planning and decision-making. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, supply chain teams, and technical partners to deliver scalable planning solutions across demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimisation, and network planning processes. You will help translate business requirements into system configurations, support integrations and data management activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning capabilities across the organisation. This role is ideal for a hands-on Kinaxis professional who enjoys solving business challenges through technology and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Configure, maintain, and enhance Kinaxis Maestro solutions to support supply chain planning processes. Build and modify workbooks, worksheets, crosstabs, dashboards, profile variables, expressions, and business rules. Support Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimisation, Network Planning, DRP, MPS, and Capacity Planning initiatives. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective system configurations and solution designs. Support data integration activities, including data mapping, validation, scheduled data loads, and troubleshooting data quality issues. Perform system testing, validate enhancements, and ensure solutions meet business requirements. Investigate and resolve application issues through root cause analysis and ongoing monitoring. Support platform performance optimisation and maintain system reliability. Partner with technical teams to support integrations and ensure data accuracy across connected systems. Document solution designs, configurations, and support processes. Share knowledge and provide guidance to less experienced team members while contributing to team best practices and continuous improvement efforts. Basic Requirements 4+ years of relevant experience implementing, configuring, or supporting enterprise planning solutions. Hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse) configuration and solution support. Experience configuring Kinaxis workbooks, worksheets, crosstabs, expressions, profile variables, and business rules. Experience supporting one or more of the following supply chain disciplines: Demand Planning Supply Planning Inventory Optimisation Network Planning Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Experience with data integration, data mapping, validation, and scheduled data updates. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into system configurations. Experience working within Agile or iterative delivery environments. Preferred Skills / Experience Kinaxis Author Certification (Level 1 and/or Level 2). Experience implementing Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse solutions in a large enterprise environment. Experience with statistical forecasting and demand sensing capabilities. Knowledge of inventory optimisation methodologies, safety stock planning, and replenishment strategies. Experience supporting ETL processes and enterprise data integration frameworks. Familiarity with APIs and system-to-system integrations. Experience supporting supply chain transformation or digital planning initiatives. Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments. Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members. Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts, automation practices, and testing methodologies. Degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Travel / Work Arrangement / Physical Requirements Hybrid work arrangement based on team and business needs. Limited travel may be required for workshops, stakeholder meetings, or project activities. Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods and participate in virtual meetings and collaborative sessions. At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. Our Base Pay Range for this position €57,800 - €96,300 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. 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