IFS Solutions Architect

Description

JOB SUMMARY 

This full-time, senior-level technical position is responsible for structuring and enhancing Gaia Herbs' IFS ERP environment to align business process improvements with company strategy. The IFS Solutions Architect plays a key role in designing and implementing process optimizations that support manufacturing and finance workflows. The role involves analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and supporting both new and existing processes, with a core focus on enhancing functional capabilities and fostering cross-functional collaboration. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in IFS ERP, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and vendor partners to drive solutions that support Gaia Herbs’ business goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• End-to-End Process Design and Improvement: Analyze and structure business process changes to drive improvements within Gaia Herbs’ IFS ERP system, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and operational goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Gather and translate business and user requirements in consultation with business managers and end users to develop functional specifications.
• Root Cause Analysis and Issue Resolution: Conduct root cause analysis with business users to identify areas for improvement, outline project objectives, define project scope, estimate resources, and determine functional and technical specifications.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and oversee testing strategies to ensure the ERP system meets established requirements and specifications.
• Demonstration and Documentation: Support business initiatives through IFS demonstrations and documentation of processes and functional requirements.
• Technical Solution Development: Transform business and technical requirements into focused, customer-centric solutions that meet Gaia Herbs' needs.
• IFS ERP Expertise and Training: Stay current with IFS capabilities, offering guidance and training to ensure effective system utilization.
• Vendor Coordination: Manage and coordinate vendor partners to ensure smooth project implementation and resolution of issues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Junior and Associate level Developers
• Manages hiring, goal setting, performance reviews, professional growth of direct reports.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 5 years of ERP experience, with at least 2 years in a Solutions Architect role, specifically within IFS ERP V.9 or V.10+ environments.

Two or more implementations as a Solution Architect or Functional Analyst with a focus on finance and manufacturing modules.

Experience in designing core business flows and developing functional/technical solutions for large-scale projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of IFS ERP architecture, especially in configurable manufacturing environments.

Proficient understanding of business process frameworks and the ability to apply architectural principles to enterprise solutions.

Familiarity with business processes including Order to Cash and Procure to Pay, with a proven track record of implementing improvements within these areas.

Experience with business process modeling tools and techniques.

Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies for project implementation.

Effective communication skills, capable of clearly conveying technical requirements to stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with an ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Example - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to be able to view a computer screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

State the environment and related hazards and noise levels. 

Example: The employee in this position primarily works in an office environment, but may infrequently pass through a manufacturing plant, where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.

The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.