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GAF ERP Solutions Architect - Plan to Make in Parsippany, New Jersey
Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary
GAF is seeking a Solution Architect to provide governance, guidance, architecture, and design for SAP Plan to Make capability. Included in this capability is the entire integration across the supply chain as it pertains to all facets of merchandise planning. The Plan to Make Architect will plan, design, and support the ongoing implementation of SAP and provide sustainable IT and business system solutions to support current and future operations. This role will dominantly work with SAP IBP solution and related business processes. Business & IT teams will optimize processes and systems to drive business and technical improvements, system automation, continuous improvement, and other duties associated with GAF systems. In addition, the Solution Architect will work closely with IT project managers and business stakeholders to implement architecture design, and partner with GAF operations in creating business value through new product introductions and process improvements while maintaining alignment with GAF architectural frameworks.
Essential Duties
Providing Solution Architect level SAP Plan to Make technical leadership and application architecture planning and delivery on large complex projects
Establishing or modifying strategy, standards and procedures for SAP IBP integration, configuration, and implementation
Assisting in the development of SAP IBP technical roadmaps while keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies
Responsible for the overall systems architecture, technical and functional design for SAP IBP processes to design and deploy integrated end-to-end solutions.
Analyze requirements from a business and systems perspective by interpreting business goals and objectives and translating them into technical solutions.
Develop and improve the design of SAP architectural framework, including primary application and related applications and systems
Understand integration between SAP and other enterprise systems to articulate and offer sustainable and scalable architectural solutions
Understand business process improvement in enterprise applications.
Understand and transform business requirements into scalable/manageable solution architecture and design specifications.
Develop POC’s to evaluate new technologies and solutions.
Knowledge of troubleshooting scalability issues
Participate in the delivery of custom solutions that follow GAFs standard Agile process.
Ensure the development team adheres to GAF design and development patterns and standards.
Maintain and enhance integration solutions, including off-hours support of business-critical business solutions.
Ensure proper response and resolution to issues and errors.
Provide mentoring on advanced development concepts and technical capabilities to developers.
Under This Roof, We Require
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related majors.
7+ years of IT experience; preferably in enterprise Business-to-Business durableable goods, construction, or building materials manufacturing.
7+ years’ experience in IT design and delivery of complex systems
3+ years experience in design, implementation and support of SAP IBP.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Experience with ERP implementation and transformation projects, from non-SAP to SAP IBP.
Experience in advanced planning systems and integration to business critical supply chain capability
Strong implementation and support experience of SAP IBP
Experience implementing SAP IBP with SAP SAC solution
Design and developing integrated business solutions that interact between multiple enterprise platforms and applications, both on-premises, CSP’s and SaaS providers.
General knowledge of Agile and SDLC software development practices and technical documentation (requirements, functional specifications, test plans, etc.)
Strong strategic business acumen and understanding of organizational strategy and ability to design IT systems to deliver that strategy
Strong ability to develop solution architecture designs
Strong ability to define multiple solution options to business problems
Strong conceptual and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Strong ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
Be a change agent
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.