Solutions Architect- Supply Chain Solutions- Implementation Job in Atlanta 30301, Georgia US
Skills Required:
Presales Engineer, Infrastructure, Solution Architect, Implementation, SQL (for analysis, not coding)
Job Description:
Solutions Architect- Supply Chain Solutions- Software Implementation
If you are a Solutions Architect with supply chain experience, please read on!
What you need for this position:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in forecasting, inventory planning, manufacturing planning, replenishment planning, supply planning and/or transportation planning or as a consultant providing broadly based supply chain planning solutions for customers
- 3+ years of specific experience working with major supply chain applications as either a customer or as a consultant implementing supply chain solutions for customers. Relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as Manugistics, i2, JDA, Oracle, SAP, Demantra or leading supply chain planning solutions will be considered
- Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, inventory optimization concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required
- Relevant industry certification from APICS, IBF, INFORM will be a plus
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelors degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree
- Current or prior experience working in Management Consulting organization or Supply Chain Center or Excellence settings preferred
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint), Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user, management, and executive level audiences. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required
- Must be capable of being hands-on in implementation configuration roles, but will primarily guide (NOT a direct management role) the Implementation Managers in their deployment of the solutions by understanding what capabilities need to be enabled in individual applications in order to deliver the best holistic supply chain solution
- This position requires a minimum of 80% travel, almost all domestic
What you'll be doing:
- Assists Project Managers in planning efforts including detailed project plan task detail (work breakdown structure) based on the specific phase/need of the project
- Communicates and/or supports the business cases to Product RD regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancements
- Facilitates/leads business diagnostics, process analysis and/or design workshops to help flush out as-is and desired to-be solution state and ultimately writes a solution design document to support business requirements
- Leads the writing of functional specifications during the design phase of the project that supports the documented solution design and is within the scope of solution capabilities
- Develops functional business process test scripts (step by step instructional how to do) which outline new or updated end user functional processes supported by the solution design which may include standard application functionality, customized modifications, data interfaces, reports/layouts, etc. Prepares for and conducts customized end user training workshops to support application training content
- Is a thought leader in Supply Chain Planning Solutions and is able to apply that knowledge to customer situations
- Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology
- Recognizes and highlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers / projects
- Serves as a functional liaison and attends and contributes to key meetings between the project team, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors
- Understands how the our solutions can be configured and delivered to better facilitate customer business processes (ensuring ability to design, execute, and deliver)
- Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing efforts which will support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners
- Follows up on cases opened up with support services to help in resolving defects for the customer
- Provides non-technical end user support during the 'go-live' and post go live period
- Ensures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project team / end users to maximize customer’s on their own success after project roll-off
- Communicate project risks that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget
- Escalate project issues which surface and cannot be quickly resolved which will have an impact on the project schedule, scope or budget
You DO NOT need to be local to Atlanta for this position!
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary + bonus plan
- Excellent benefits
- Flexible work environment with telecommuting option
- Casual work environment
So, if you are a Solutions Architect with supply chain experience, please apply today!
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
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