Solution Architect (SAP EWM)

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc • Kansas City, MO

1d • Remote

About The Position

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is seeking a Solution Architect with expertise in SAP EWM to join their team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role is responsible for the overall delivery of SAP services across materials management, logistics, and warehouse management for Lindt companies in North America. The position involves defining, planning, and executing delivery management functions, including system enhancements, projects, process and change management, and service/incident/problem management within the EWM domain. The Solution Architect will lead the delivery of the SAP EWM module for projects, system enhancements, end-user support, and system upgrades/migrations. This includes coordinating with internal teams, business users, and third-party vendors, monitoring work progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and building strong relationships with stakeholders to provide value-added solutions. The role acts as the primary contact for EWM-related matters and requires regular communication with stakeholders and the internal team to provide updates and gather feedback. The Solution Architect will also define technical and functional standards, ensure delivered work meets requirements and best practices, lead requirements definition, and convert them into program specifications and system documentation. Configuration and implementation of SAP modules such as warehouse management, materials management, procurement, and inventory (including RF) based on business requirements are key responsibilities. The role also includes executing and leading testing processes, aiding in third-party vendor management, and supporting management with strategy and roadmap planning. This position offers the flexibility to work from home from any location in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related degree.
• Six years of experience in any IT role working with S/4 HANA EWM, S/4 HANA MM/Procurement, and S/4 HANA Inventory Management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the full implementation cycle of S/4 modules.
• Demonstrated ability to configure and customize S/4 HANA Inventory, Material and Warehouse Management functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following end-to-end business processes: procurement, supply chain and logistics, stock transport orders, goods movement, goods issues, cycle counting, outbound and inbound delivery document management, pick/pack and ship, RF processing and barcoding, and batch management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the interaction of MM and WM processes with other business processes and SAP modules (mainly FICO, SD, and PP).
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging full capabilities of SAP core functionalities to keep customizations to minimum.
• Demonstrated experience in complex SAP environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and execute the delivery management functions including systems enhancements and projects, process and change management, service, and incident and problem management in EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) domain.
• Lead the delivery of SAP EWM module for projects and system enhancements, end user support services, and 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 EWM area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with users and other stakeholders, understanding their business needs and providing solutions that add value.
• Act as the primary contact for end users and other stakeholders on EWM delivery.
• Communicate regularly with various stakeholders and with the internal team to provide updates, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement in EWM area.
• Define technical and functional standards and ensure delivered work meets technical, functional, performance, and business requirements as well as best practices.
• Lead the requirements definition and convert requirements into program specifications and necessary system documentation.
• Configure and implement the following SAP modules based on business requirements: warehouse management, materials management, procurement (and connections to accounts payable), and inventory including radio frequency.
• Execute and lead testing process (unit and integration test).
• Aid in the management of third-party vendors.
• Provide support to management regarding strategy and roadmap planning.

Benefits

• Market competitive compensation
• annual bonus
• benefits
• delicious premium chocolate!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior