IT Solution Architecture Specialist - Supply Chain
The IT Solution Architecture Specialist - Supply Chain S&OE provides guidance and orientation on the design of non-standard solutions that exceeds the capability of the IT Advisor. He/She Masters the business process integration throughout multiple systems, including SAP, SAP PI, 3PL, Business Intelligence and other 3rd Party integrated Systems of Supply Chain Process. The Solution Architecture Specialist has a broad knowledge of the solutions supporting the business process to design solution that have a seamless information flow. This role also promotes innovation and best
Promote and educate IT Advisor, BPO, BU and Functions on leading practices in IT
- In collaboration with BPO organisation, discuss impacts and opportunity with business stakeholders on key issues related to systems to contribute to the innovation pipeline
- Educates the BPMs and the IT Advisors about our standard systems capabilities so they can understand what are the limitations and capabilities.
- Conduct existing solutions reviews and recommend improvements to be considered in the portfolio of opportunities
Support the IT Advisor with expertise on complex solutions, systems or innovative features.
- The IT Solution Architecture Specialist collaborates with the IT Advisor on non-standard requests and act as the expert of the solutions involved in the Global Supply Chain process.
- In Collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and IT teams the IT Solution Architecture specialist will develops high-level solutions design while ensuring the total cost of ownership is considered.
- Assist in the business requirement gathering, business process redesign and documentation as needed.
- Authority for the Design, TCO estimate and performance of all elements of the proposed solution
Consults with internal and external experts to ensure the integrated solution architecture is sound and well-integrated
Coordinate with Architecture Team
- Promote the Enterprise Architecture guidelines
- Establish consensus on any deviation from the Target Architecture with the Architecture Team
- Participate to the development of the target Architecture
- Actively participate and support decisions of the Governance Committee to ensure interoperability and integration of all processes
Maintain a sound design throughout the project implementation
- Support the implementation teams, during the detailed design phase to ensure that business outcomes, value and target performance of the solution are achieved.
- Come in support during challenging time of the implementation
- Responsible to identify and help the team manage any significant risks if the new solution cannot meet the expectations
Technical Change Management
- Revise and approve all KDS (Key Data Structure) and BPD (Business Process Document) changes, including technical and functional changes, to align on best practices, standards and target design.
- Provide technical expertise to MDM Team as part of Data Governance to ensure data standards are aligned to target global design while considering legacy solutions impacts.
- Identify and manage the impacts of the changes on other solutions, projects and releases.
Ensure Continuous improvement
- Participate in root cause analysis in the Demand, Design or Delivery process and ensure their continuous improvement in collaboration with IT Advisor, BPO team and Delivery Teams
Skills Development
- Develop new soft and technical skills to reinforce the ability to design various Process Management solutions, enlarge his/her expertise and teamwork abilities
- Ensure participation to forum and conference to remain aware of latest trend related to the core solutions supporting the process in scope
- Share his/her expertise with other IT Solution Architecture Specialists and System Experts to enhance the skills of other members
Knowledge / Technical or professional information
- Language: English (French / Sinhalese an asset)
- General knowledge of Sales and Distribution, Service and Manufacturing industries
- System Integration
Experience (years, field, position, achievements )
- Experience in major Application Software project implementation / Portfolio Management with experience on ERP
- Extended SAP EWM/WM/MM modules knowledge is required
- Extended Knowledge on Intercompany Replenishment and Direct Shipment Process on SAP
- Good Knowledge of 3rd party system integration (3PL, TBL, TMS)
- BI and other Supply Chain reporting Knowledge
- Experience in end to end Supply Chain Process
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into solutions that map to technology capabilities
- Experience in working in global and multicultural environment
- Experience in working in an Agile / Lean environment an asset