SAP SD Architect

Do you want to work in an amazing team that supports our critical order to cash processes? And are you motivated to join a role where you get a leading say in developing an industry leaders SAP S/4 HANA solution? 

About the job 

Joining our commercial IT organization, is an area that benefits from an increased focus and activity. As a Solution Architect for SAP SD you will be supporting the continuous rollout and optimization of our global SAP Order2Cash solution which was recently upgraded to S/4 HANA, and supporting several of our other commercial IT teams in realizing their ambitions.

As our new solution architect, you will be responsible for ensuring that our solutions and features fit into the architectural landscape and that our SAP SD landscape fit with the future requirements of our customers. At the same time you will be safeguarding that changes are following Arla standards and SAP best practices.

More specifically, the role will include: 

• Execute deliverables in the agile team, incl. Daily Scrums
• Have close collaboration with the Operations department, regarding review, validate and approval of change requests
• Provide expertise and support in case of critical system issues coming either from projects or operations
• Provide consulting and advices for on how to leverage existing system functionality in our processes
• Create proposals for solving high-impact business challenges
• Aiding in the maturation of epics and features together with the product owner 
• Aligning strategic ambitions with other architects inside and outside of our commercial train

Who are you? 

You will assist the product owner in scoping features and ensuring that the right architectural decisions are made before these are committed to the backlog. This entails being able to communicate tradeoffs of different solutions and how they fit into a product roadmap to both product teams and stakeholders outside of IT. Therefore communication and stakeholder management must also be one of your core competencies. 

In order to succeed we imagine you can tick off the following areas: 

• Experience from at least one SAP implementation project
• Experience in delivering daily support and enhancements to SAP functionality
• Knowledge and experience in integration between SD and at least one other SAP module like MM, APO or FICO
• Knowledge and experience in integrations between SAP and external systems (IDOCs, BAPIs, file based)
• You are creative and have the ability to help the team to develop innovative solutions
• You have a security mindset
• You are problem solver by nature
• You speak and write English effortlessly

In addition it would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience with ABAP debugging
• Experience as lead consultant providing expertise and guidance to other team members
• Knowledge of EDI standards
• Knowledge of e-invoicing solutions
• Experience in working with agile methodology
• Experience within FMCG

What do we offer? 

• Flexible working time (start your day of work between 7-9) and hybrid model
• Language bonus
• Trainings with experts & professional induction in a new position
• Development programs (function additions, coordinator programme)
• Financial support of your education 
• Medical care & life insurance 
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code
• Home kit – monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, webcam
• Relocation allowance
• Referral program for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc. )
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups)
• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days)

… while in the office you can also use some of below: 

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks)
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing

If you want to drive innovation and help your colleagues worldwide, then seize this exciting opportunity.

Welcome to Global Shared Services in Gdansk

Arla is a global farmer-owned organisation behind many well-known and well-loved brands.

You will become a part of our Global Shared Services in Gdansk. You will join almost 600 colleagues dedicated to supporting all of Arla. We currently have an IT Operations department and an IT Solutions department dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our Procurement, Finance and Logistics departments support a wide range of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales worldwide.

We have a dedicated HR operations department that ensures the attraction, development and retention of the best talent around the world.

Our newest department Member Relations supports our farmers in their everyday work.

With over 14 years of existence in Gdansk, we offer you wealth of knowledge and the opportunity to participate in challenging and exciting innovation projects. As a part of the Arla organisation, you will also enjoy a Scandinavian, collaborative work culture.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?