Senior Solution Architect Logistics

About the role:

Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for a Senior Solution Architect Logistics laying the foundation for software development projects and solution designs for our Logistics processes of our Supply Chain Management. Reporting to the Head of Digital Logistics, you will drive and oversee the creation of architectural blueprints for digital solutions, review the implementation of user stories in line with the solution design and guidelines, and support the creation of tender documents. You will also evaluate architectural changes and contribute to further developing processes and standards within the company, enhancing our differentiating digital capabilities. 

Key responsibilities:

• Work with business analysts and business stakeholders to analyze and understand business requirements to design technical solutions that meet those needs.
• Create solution designs according to best practices in compliance with technological and strategic requirements as well as our internal Enterprise Architecture guidelines for our digital logistics processes.
• Review the implementation of user requirements in line with the solution design and guidelines.
• Conceptualize and optimize the architecture and integration review architectural changes and support stakeholders through the implementation.
• Be a contact person for questions on system and software architecture with regard to logistics processes (e.g. SAP ERP, SAP EWM, and Transport management solutions).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, including, being a contact person for questions on system and software architecture or performing code quality reviews according to best practices.
• Present architectural designs and proposals to stakeholders and explain how they address business needs.
• Carry out risk and problem analysis, create technical specifications, and support the implementation of security measures and standards.

About you:

• Master’s degree in IT/technology, data, computer science, engineering, business administration, or a comparable field.
• Proficient in English.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a solution architect, or similar fields.
• Advanced knowledge in SAP architecture and designs.
• Advanced understanding of integration solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of logistics business processes, as well as customization, optimization, and implementation.
• Deep understanding of modern software engineering principles and best practices, as well as SAP best practices.
• Deep understanding of roles, processes, and technologies around IT architecture management incl. related trends.
• He has demonstrated success in operating in diverse teams and driving change in a collaborative way on a global scale.
• Skills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organization with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Independent and self-driven personality with strong analytical skills and techniques.

We offer:

• Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
• Annual bonus based on your work results.
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
• As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
• Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
• And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
• You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
• Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
• Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
• We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
• Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.