Lead Architect - Kinaxis

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.
We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 
For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).
‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency
Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in Kinaxis Rapid Response and/or Maestro to lead the design and implementation of advanced supply chain planning solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of demand and supply planning, long-term capacity planning, and production scheduling, along with hands-on experience in architecting scalable, integrated planning systems. This role requires strategic thinking, technical proficiency, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirement gathering, feasibility analysis and impact assessments for taking Go-No Go decision
• Architect and design end-to-end Kinaxis Rapid Response / Maestro solutions, including data models, planning hierarchies, and process workflows.
• Define and implement system configurations for modules such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, and S&OP.
• Develop and optimize custom logic using Kinaxis scripting (e.g., Action Scripts, Alert Rules, and Task Flows) to support complex planning scenarios.
• Lead the integration of Kinaxis with upstream (ERP, CRM) and downstream (MES, logistics, financial planning) systems using REST APIs, flat files, or middleware platforms.
• Design and implement Control Tower dashboards and scenario simulations to enable real-time decision-making and what-if analysis.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to define data pipelines, transformation logic, and data quality checks for planning inputs and outputs.
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning for Kinaxis environments to ensure scalability and responsiveness.
• Drive the development of reusable solution components, templates, and accelerators to streamline future deployments.
• Lead technical workshops and solution blueprinting sessions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, data governance policies, and security protocols.
• Support DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing for Kinaxis configurations.
• Provide technical mentorship to developers and analysts on Kinaxis architecture, development standards, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to hire, lead & train a team of developers and 3Ps and inspire them for problem solving and agile development

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field.
• Proven experience architecting solutions using Kinaxis Rapid Response or Maestro.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning domains including demand, supply, inventory, and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with planning systems like O9, OMP, SAP IBP is a plus.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and their application in planning system design.
• System specific skills (Kinaxis or any other planning system):
• Deep knowledge of Kinaxis modules: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, S&OP.
• Expertise in configuring and customizing Kinaxis Control Tower, Worksheets, and Dashboards.
• Strong understanding of Kinaxis data integration (upstream/downstream) with ERP, MES, CRM, and financial systems.
• Ability to model complex planning scenarios and simulate outcomes.
• Experience in Maestro for workflow orchestration and automation within planning systems.
• Proficiency in scripting, data modelling, and scenario managementHands-on experience in performance optimization and system scalability.

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High adaptability and problem-solving orientation.

About the Department
Digital Process and Excellence (DPEx)
Our digital transformation journey is led by the DPEx team and is structured along the lines of Digitalize the Core and Transform with Digital.
With a mandate to ensure continuous process improvement and drive patient centric innovation, it spans all functions and operations. In other words, you could be working on projects to expedite research outcomes one day, designing customer engagement platforms the next and simplifying warehouse processes the third.
Some its priorities are:
• Reimagine Dr. Reddy’s as a ‘platform-based’ organization.
• Create Data as an asset that brings competitive advantage and business impact.
• Create Digital solutions that make the lives of our patients and customers easier and better.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/