Global Solution Architect (SGMS)

General Description

As part of the Global Account team, the Business Architect plays a key role in designing, aligning, and optimizing business strategies, capabilities, and processes, to support the Finished Goods COE “Centre of Excellence” and Global SAP S4/HANA EWM Program. 

Engages, communicates, facilitates, administers and controls the regional/country resources to govern standardized IT and Business Processes, as a part of the Finished Goods COE “Centre of Excellence” and Global SAP S4/HANA EWM Program.

Specific Accountabilities

• Work alongside IT architecture teams to ensure technology solutions are aligned with the business architecture and solutions objectives.
• Support,  define, create test scrips and Testing scenarios for internal and external testing and training to perform functional Testing
• The Business Architect Contract Logistics acts as an interface between business and IT and represent the business interests in various IT-related project- and solution work-streams
• Participate actively in the design and engineering phase of Logistics IT-solutions - especially in the area of DB Schenker's SAP EWM
• Responsibility of the worldwide roll-out and implementation of Logistics IT-solutions
• Design, document and re-engineer business processes and manage projects and implement strategic Contract Logistics IT-solutions
• UAT Management including preparation of test scenarios and overall coordination of the test phase in addition to the GO-Live support (First Level support) is your task
• Support,  define, create test scrips and Testing scenarios for internal and external testing and training to perform functional Testing
• Provide Timely and accurate reporting on status and progress
• Manage / report business risk, with proposed mitigations for the testing and training workstream within the overall program
• Support definition of an aligned global change management process with the wider CM global account team

General Skills

• Strong facilitation and documentation skills
• Effective communication
• Analytical and logical approach
• Team player
• Flexible to travel for business trips
• Computer savvy with good working knowledge of business tools
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of business process modeling, capability mapping, and business model innovation.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean Methodologies, and business architecture tools like BPMN is a plus.

Experience and Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or related field
• A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in business architecture, business strategy contract logistics operations and solution design.
• Proven track record of aligning business strategies with operational initiatives and driving business transformation.

Desired Behavioral Traits

Behavior traits to identify:

• Innovative and forward-thinking.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

Why DB Schenker?

* Competitive salary package
* Opportunities for career growth and development, both locally & internationally
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Access to company-wide training programs and initiatives

What’s Next?
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At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.