JDE & Infor Solutions Architect

Accenture•Chicago, IL

About The Position

We Are: Navisite, part of Accenture, has evolved to become a trusted digital transformation partner for growing and established global brands. We provide global capabilities, customer-centric solutions, and flexible approaches that are specifically rightsized for the needs of mid-market and small enterprise customers. This team specializes in digital transformation and managed services with deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure and application services dedicated to assisting clients in building a strong digital core. With experience across multiple cloud providers, enterprise applications and digital technologies, Navisite serves clients in the health and industrial, life sciences, technology, consumer goods and retail industries. Given their customer-centric solutions and flexible approaches, this team is adept at scaling our services for clients seeking to modernize and build more agile, resilient, and scalable businesses. The Navisite team of more than 1,400 members globally joined Accenture in January 2024. As part of Accenture, you will be working with an ambitious, collaborative team more empowered than ever to help customers modernize their IT for the AI era. You Are: An Enterprise Solution Architect with deep expertise in Manufacturing and Supply Chain ERP solutions, specifically across JD Edwards (JDE) and Infor ERP product suites. You understand the operational realities of plant operations, production scheduling, materials management, procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution, and logistics—and you can translate those requirements into scalable, modern ERP system architectures. You are skilled at engaging with prospective customers, shaping business‑value‑driven ERP solutions, and guiding organizations through transformations involving JDE EnterpriseOne/World and Infor CloudSuite/M3/Syteline/LN manufacturing and SCM modules. You thrive in collaborative design sessions, executive discussions, and presales environments where clarity of value and solution feasibility are essential. The Work: Your primary responsibility is to serve as a Solution Architect for manufacturing and supply chain transformation opportunities—ranging from targeted capability enhancements to large multi‑tower managed services and modernization programs. You will leverage deep solutioning and delivery experience in manufacturing & SCM modules, including production planning, shop‑floor execution, quality management, warehouse operations, transportation, scheduling, forecasting, and supply chain orchestration. You will collaborate directly with clients to co‑create solutions, address operational bottlenecks, and design the next‑generation ERP landscape that supports predictable, resilient, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role requires advanced proficiency in JDE and Infor manufacturing/supply chain capabilities, integrations, automation technologies, and ERP operational management models.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years in a technology environment with strong focus on ERP, manufacturing, supply chain, and managed services.
Minimum 5 years of solution planning, deal shaping, or solution architecture.
Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with manufacturing & SCM modules in: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne/World (Manufacturing, Distribution, SCM, Inventory, Procurement modules) Infor ERP (CloudSuite Industrial/M3/Syteline/LN SCM and Manufacturing modules)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (12 years of work experience). If Associate's Degree: 6 years minimum relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

You have JDE manufacturing expertise: MRP/MPS, shop floor control, work orders, BOM/Routing, product costing, distribution, WMS
JDE Orchestrator, UDOs, EnterpriseOne Tools, CNC concepts
You have Infor expertise: CloudSuite (Industrial/M3), Infor OS, ION integrations, M3 manufacturing modules, multisite supply chain
You have strong knowledge of: Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement principles Demand planning & forecasting integration Warehouse automation, mobility, scanning, IoT/Industry 4.0 trends
You have an understanding of ITIL processes for ERP operations.

Responsibilities

Lead Pre‑Sales Architecture & Solutioning for Manufacturing + SCM: Lead the design, scoping, and architecture for Manufacturing and Supply Chain solutions across JDE and Infor ERP during the presales cycle.
Architect solutions that address core processes such as: Production planning (MPS/MRP) Shop floor control & work order execution Inventory & materials management Procurement & supplier management Warehouse management & logistics Quality management & compliance Manufacturing cost accounting & product costing
Define detailed delivery models, operational processes, SLAs, KPIs, and service frameworks.
Drive Modernization & Operational Improvement: Analyze customer environments and manufacturing/SCM workflows to identify opportunities for modernization, automation, and process optimization.
Recommend future‑state architectures including: JDE Orchestrator automation Infor ION‑based integrations Mobility, barcode scanning, and warehouse automation Cloud migration (private/public/CloudSuite) Master data governance & supply chain synchronization
Provide transformation roadmaps that align ERP capability maturity with business priorities.
Represent the Solution to Senior Operational & IT Stakeholders: Present solution architectures, manufacturing value cases, and supply chain optimization opportunities to plant leaders, operations executives, supply chain organizations, CIO groups, and finance stakeholders.
Clearly articulate operational impact, resilience benefits, and total cost of ownership across proposed solutions.
Drive Internal Governance & Delivery Alignment: Lead Technology Delivery approvals—ensuring alignment with operational processes, risk profiles, budget constraints, and delivery feasibility.
Coordinate with Legal and Commercial teams to ensure clarity in scope, service definitions, deliverables, responsibilities, and contractual risk positions.
Collaborate Across Sales, SMEs, and Delivery Teams: Work closely with sales teams, manufacturing/SCM SMEs, solution leads, and delivery architects to validate solution architecture.
Ensure continuity between presales solution architecture and delivery execution via estimates, resource models, and transition plans.
Promote Standards & Integration Best Practices: Promote standardized ERP processes and templates across JDE & Infor ecosystems.
Define integration architectures for connecting ERP with shop‑floor systems (MES), WMS, TMS, forecasting systems, sensors/IoT devices, and external suppliers.
Support Early Deal Stabilization: Participate in deal stabilization activities for manufacturing & supply chain engagements to ensure a smooth handoff from presales to delivery.