About Kinaxis  

　　Intern - Associate Consultant

　　Job location: Tokyo, Japan

　　Internship Duration: July 29 – August 9, 2024

About the role

　　The Intern Associate Consultant is a consulting position within Kinaxis’s Professional Services Team

What you will do

　　Participate in sessions conducted by Professional Services members on various topics such as Supply Chain Management basics, our methodology (AIM), etc.

　　Learn the basics of Rapid Response Data Model

　　Learn Rapid Response software and perform solution configuration through a Study Project

　　Participate in real project meetings to gain insight into how projects are carried out.

　　Actively interact with our members and gain an understanding of the Kinaxis culture.

　　Deliver a final presentation on what you have learned through the internship program.

　　Any other reasonable tasks may be assigned as deemed fit.

What we are looking for

　　Major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

　　Ability to learn a new application– Kinaxis RapidResponse® and Planet Together to start with

　　Willingness to learn new technologies is a strong asset

　　Excellent communication and organization skills 

　　Ability to effectively collaborate with other internal groups and the Solution Architect on the team

　　Proficiency and experience in JavaScript or similar is a strong asset

　　Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment 

　　Ability to be self-driven and work both independently and in a collaborative environment, as required

　　Proficiency in Japanese and English; Chinese or Korean would be a plus Things that would be a plus

　　Detailed knowledge of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Order Fulfilment, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management

　　Familiarity with Cloud environments

　　Basic database and SQL knowledge

　　Proficiency in Python and/or R Language

What we have to offer

　　Challenging Work - We love solving highly complex problems. And as the global leaders in our industry, we never stop innovating—our work is never “done. That’s because across our teams and in all roles, every employee is empowered to bring their best ideas forward and to jump in and solve the problems they’re passionate about.

　　Great People - We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously! It’s in our DNA to celebrate, laugh, and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open, honest, and above all, real. Every person is valued here and plays an important role in our shared success.

　　Global Impact - As a global team spanning continents, boundaries, and cultures, every day we are inspired by the impact our work has on our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world at large.

　　Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words to us. They are the guiding principles for building a culture where we celebrate each others’ differences, continuously strive for equality and recognize that inclusion makes us stronger as individuals, a company and a global citizen. 

　　For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com/.

　　Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.