Senior Kinaxis Engineer, Application Development and Maintenance

US-Nationwide-FIELD

OH-Ohio-FIELD

TX-Texas-El Paso-Work from Home (Mountain)

TX-Texas-FIELD

TX-Texas-Work from Home

TX-Texas-FIELD Houston Metro

TX-Texas-FIELD Dallas Metro

OH-Ohio-Work from Home

Full time

20188230

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive the IT strategy and as it relates to the Global Planning applications (Kinaxis/Taland/MDP).
• Fully understand functional and technical capabilities of the Planning applications as well as needs of users and business processes.
• Manage deployment of project related deliveries as well as enhancement requests for Planning applications
• Participate in project related work as required. Represent Planning applications on project related work from both a functional and development perspective as required.
• Build a strong working relationship with the Planning IT team members as well as the Kinaxis COE team members.
• Gather requirements of end-user community for enhancements and work with team members to develop standard, harmonized requirements.
• Manage issues, document, elevate as appropriate and ensure resolution.
• Develop and implement Kinaxis and integration tool resources to support both project and run related enhancements.
• Develop and deliver training for improvements/enhancements to COE team members as well as IT team members as required.
• Document test results and solutions and support CAH change management process as required.
• Coordinate testing, data validation and planner data input with business users during system deployments
• Anticipate future needs of business partners and CAH system needs. Initiate activities to close gaps and meet future needs before issues arise.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Kinaxis Maestro functional and development experience
• Integration tool development experience required (Talend, MDP or other)
• Relational database and SQL skills preferred. Oracle or Access database experience a plus
• Data analysis and scripting skills preferred
• Linux/Unix skills preferred
• Knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory and related business processes required
• SAP APO, ECC or S4 experience preferred
• Ability to grasp complex issues, even in circumstances where there is incomplete or conflicting information, or conflicting views expressed by those involved
• Ability to steer stakeholders towards a common goal and reach consensus. Ability to arbitrate decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work autonomously in an international context

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $125,300 - $178,900

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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