Lindt & Sprüngli is searching for a Solution Architect (SAP PP/QM) who would be responsible for the overall delivery of the SAP services across the business domains of Production Planning and Quality Management for the Lindt companies in North America. He/she is responsible for defining, planning, and executing the delivery management functions including System Enhancements & Projects, Process & Change Management, and Service, Incident & Problem Management in PP/QM domain.
This role requires a deep understanding of SAP solutions, and strong communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate should be a hands-on professional who enjoys rolling up his or her sleeves working across cross-functional teams to deliver services, meet service levels and mature IT operations.
Essential Functions
Lead the delivery of SAP PP/QM module for.
Projects & system enhancements
End user support services.
System upgrades, migrations & implementation of new functions & features
Coordinate with internal teams, IT business partners, 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 PP/QM area.
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 PP/QM delivery.
Communicate regularly with various stakeholders and with the internal team to provide updates, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement in PP/QM 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.
Configuration and implementation of the following SAP modules based on business requirements: Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM).
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.
Knowledge and understanding of the following end-to-end business processes: production, co-packing/co-manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, production planning and scheduling, quality management, batch management, and batch traceability.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications is a plus.
Minimum of 10 years of experience or 2 full implementation cycles in the S/4 modules listed below (or ECC equivalent):
S/4 HANA Manufacturing or ECC Equivalent
S/4 HANA Quality Management or ECC Equivalent
Proven track record in configuring and customizing S/4 HANA Manufacturing, Quality Management and Integration with PPDS or equivalent.
RF scan gun framework and RF configuration
Familiarity of the underlying technical underpinnings of SAP.
Knowledge and understanding of the following end-to-end business processes: production, co-packing/co-manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, production planning and scheduling, quality management, batch management, and batch traceability.
Understand the interaction of production, supply chain, and quality management processes with other business processes and SAP modules (mainly IBP, FICO, SD, and MM)
Understanding of the interaction of PP and QM processes with other business processes and SAP modules (mainly FICO, SD, and MM/EWM etc.)
Significant experience in leveraging full capabilities of SAP core functionalities to keep customizations to minimum.
Experience in complex SAP environments.
Experience with Integration in the area like MES, SAP EWM etc.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations.
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
Personal Qualifications
Ability to lead a team.
Strong customer and quality focus, detail oriented
Team spirit and collaboration at a global scale
Synthesis and analytical capabilities
Oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Company Description
Lindt and Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.
Employment by Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.
Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. 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. Principals only, please.
Compensation Package
The standard hiring range for this role is $145-$165K CAD per annum with a 10% bonus potential. The final agreement upon salary may vary based on market location and factors such
This posting is for an existing position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience or 2 full implementation cycles in S/4 or ECC
- Experience with S/4 HANA Manufacturing (or ECC equivalent)
- Experience with S/4 HANA Quality Management (or ECC equivalent)
- Proven track record configuring and customizing S/4 HANA Manufacturing and QM and integration with PPDS
- RF scan gun framework and RF configuration experience
- Familiarity with SAP technical underpinnings and complex SAP environments
- Experience integrating SAP with MES and SAP EWM
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end processes: production, co-packing/co-manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, production planning/scheduling, quality, batch management/traceability
- Proven experience managing large-scale SAP implementations, upgrades, and migrations
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities
- Familiarity with CPG/food and beverage core processes
- Flexibility to travel to company locations as needed
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (S/4HANA, SAP certifications)
What We Do
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group - premium chocolate for more than 175 years Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During 175 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate. The beginnings of Lindt & Sprüngli are in 1845, when father and son for the first time manufactured solid chocolate in their small confectionery Sprüngli & Son, at that time yet a partnership. Since then, the company has gone through many different eras, but the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for making chocolate that drove both the Sprüngli family as well as Rodolphe Lindt, when he invented the first truly melting chocolate and later on sold his business to Sprüngli, are still alive. Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprüngli are made at 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are distributed by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices, in more than 530 own stores, and also via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.
