Janice Kakazu
About Janice Kakazu
Janice Kakazu is a Business Development Manager in Professional Services with extensive experience in printed circuit board assembly and software systems. She has a strong background in supply chain management and business process re-engineering, and has worked at Kinaxis since 2010 and previously at Teradyne for 21 years.
Work at Kinaxis
Janice Kakazu has been serving as the Business Development Manager for Professional Services at Kinaxis since 2010. In this role, she focuses on enhancing business processes and implementing effective solutions for clients. Her responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting testing, and providing user training for software systems. Janice's extensive experience in managing planning activities with contract manufacturers contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Janice Kakazu earned her Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University. This academic background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and analytical skills. Her expertise encompasses business process re-engineering and ERP systems implementations, particularly with Oracle 11i e-Business Suite, where she is proficient in modules such as BOM, INV, WIP, OM, and Shipping.
Background
Prior to her tenure at Kinaxis, Janice worked at Teradyne as a Senior Business Systems Analyst from 1988 to 2009. Over her 21 years at Teradyne, she gained significant experience in managing software systems and collaborating with various stakeholders. Her background includes directing organizations that support both internal and outsourced printed circuit board assembly manufacturing and testing.
Achievements
Janice Kakazu has a proven track record of effectively collaborating across all levels of an organization and with external groups, including suppliers and consultants. She is experienced in creating budgetary estimates and detailed Statements of Work for RapidResponse delivery projects. Her deep understanding of the software development life cycle allows her to define business requirements and review functional specifications efficiently.