Solution Architect; SAP PP​/QM

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.

• 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.

• 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…