Solution Architect

1 day ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Lindt & Sprüngli North America Full time
Job Description

Lindt & Sprülngli North America is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead the delivery of SAP services across the business domains of supply planning, demand planning, sales & operations planning, and detailed production scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SAP solutions, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver services, meet service levels, and mature IT operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of SAP IBP and PPDS modules, including projects, system enhancements, end-user support services, system upgrades, migrations, and implementation of new functions and features.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, business users, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on tasks, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Monitor work progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed for IBP and PPDS areas.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with users and other stakeholders, understanding their business needs and providing solutions that add value.
  • Be the primary contact for end users and other stakeholders on delivery in IBP and PPDS domains.
  • Communicate regularly with various stakeholders and with internal teams to provide updates, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement in IBP and PPDS.
  • Define technical and functional standards and ensure delivered work meets technical, functional, performance, and business requirements as well as best practices.
  • Lead requirements' definition and convert requirements into program specifications and necessary system documentation.
  • Configure and implement the following based on business requirements: sales forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, sales and operations planning, IBP cross-system integration using CI-DS, and detailed production scheduling.
  • Execute and lead testing process (unit and integration test).
  • Application support, facilitate changes, respond to tickets, and train end users.
  • Aid in the management of third-party vendors.
  • Provide support to management regarding strategy and roadmap planning.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications is a plus.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience and 1 full implementation cycle experience with SAP IBP and S/4 HANA PPDS.
  • Proven track record in configuring and customizing IBP and S/4 HANA PP-DS.
  • Familiarity of the underlying technical underpinnings of SAP.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the following business processes and SAP system capabilities to support them: sales forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, sales and operations planning, and detailed production scheduling.
  • Strong technical expertise in SAP S/4HANA, including in PPDS.
  • Understanding of the interaction of PPDS and IBP processes with other business processes and SAP modules (mainly SD, FICO, MM, PP).
  • Significant experience in leveraging full capabilities of SAP core functionalities to keep customizations to minimum.
  • Experience in complex SAP environments.
  • Integration Experience using CI-DS.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations.
Personal Qualities
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and influence business users, team members, and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and delivering value to Lindt business.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Familiar with the core processes of a CPG/food and beverage industry.
  • Flexibility to travel as needed to various company locations.
  • APICS / CPIM certification desired.
About Lindt & Sprülngli North America

Lindt & Sprülngli North America is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprülngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates, and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Employment by Lindt & Sprülngli North America is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.

Lindt & Sprülngli North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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