Senior Manager, Solution Architect, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Let's Grow Together

Our mission is to live our at your side promise and simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities.

At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it’s the purpose we do our best to fulfill every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, this is a great place to launch or expand any career and push the boundaries of what comes next.

We're committed to achieving shared success, and we provide opportunities for you to develop through experience, exposure and education.

Our people have always leveraged their unique perspectives to keep us on the right track for a lasting future. If you want to innovate, learn, and grow with a global leader that builds products, services, and a company people love, then we’ll be at your side every step of the way.

The Senior Manager, Solution Architect, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), defines, executes, and measures business and technology solutions running on the ERP platform and its surrounding systems.

This role acquires and enhances or develops reference models aligned with Enterprise Architecture, establishing a strategic foundation.

Additionally, the Senior Manager collaborates with the Business and IT ERP / SAP Engineers in solution design, ensuring consistent integration methods within and across platforms, and guarantees benchmark performance and reliability to maintain acceptable service levels.

The Senior Manager also develops and establishes Quality Assurance testing methods with IT Operations, including automated regression test methods and tools using the golden dataset concept.

Lastly, the role partners with IT peers globally designing reusable solutions with consistent integration to Brother Japan.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Solution Design and Planning :

• Perform Integration design related to ERP solutions in compliance with architecture models and norms.
• Design and architect end-to-end integration solutions to connect ERP systems with other enterprise applications, databases, and external systems.
• Develop integration strategies that ensure data consistency, accuracy, and security across multiple systems and platforms.
• Implement middleware and integration tools to facilitate seamless data exchange and interoperability between ERP modules and external systems.
• Plan and manage ERP Architecture initiatives.
• Plan and understand platform upgrades with solid risk mitigation plans.
• Perform regular audit of ERP landscape to gain insight into usage models, ability for cost recovery.

Partnership and Collaboration :

• Perform Fit / Gap analysis required for solution design and planning.
• Perform ERP solution design working with business and technology experts.
• Acquire & enhance or develop reference models to guide solution design and planning.
• Partner with IT peers globally designing reusable solutions with consistent integration to Brother Japan.
• Perform ERP solution design working with business and technology experts.
• Acquire and enhance or develop reference models to guide solution design and planning.
• Partner with IT peers globally designing reusable solutions with consistent integration to Brother Japan.
• Participate in IT related initiatives and meetings.

Benchmark Performance :

• Test and benchmark solutions achieving acceptable performance levels.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the performance and effectiveness of ERP systems.
• Conduct regular assessments and benchmarking exercises to evaluate the performance, scalability, and reliability of ERP solutions.
• Identify areas for improvement and optimization based on performance benchmarks and industry best practices.

ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering

Experience

Minimum 8 years ERP Solution Architect with large enterprise.

Licenses & Certifications

• SAP S / 4 HANA
• The Open Group TOGAF

Software / Technical Skills

• Enterprise Architecture Design tools
• SAP S / 4 HANA specifically, P2P, OTC, FP&A, S&OP, IBP (must be proficient in at least three process domains)

CRM) Customer Relationship Management Integration

LES) Logistics Execution System Integration

Jira Issue & Project Tracking Software

Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Business Analysis

ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers. #LI-Hybrid

• The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 per year.
• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.
• This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives.
• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off.

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WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance.

Here are some of the benefits of working with us :

• Competitive Compensation : We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional Development : We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development.
• Work-Life Balance : We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
• Employee Engagement : Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together.

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