Business Systems Architect

At Sartori, we're more than a cheese company. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business since 1939, our story intertwines with a deep commitment to quality and tradition. Based in Plymouth, WI, with our Corporate Headquarters and multiple facilities, and extending to our facility in Antigo, WI, we embody a legacy of passion, excellence, and artisan craftsmanship in cheese-making.

Becoming a part of Sartori isn't just about joining a team; it's about being embraced into a family that values tradition and innovation. Our journey is marked by a culture steeped in six core values: Family, Commitment, Authenticity, Ingenuity, Integrity, and Humility. Here's our promise to you as a valued member of our professional team:

• Work-Life Balance and Professional Growth: We respect your personal time and career aspirations. Enjoy a balanced life with generous paid time off, holiday pay, and sabbatical opportunities. Pursue your professional growth with development opportunities tailored to your career goals.
• Rewarding Compensation and Benefits: Your dedication will be rewarded with competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and a robust retirement plan featuring 401(k) and profit-sharing options.
• Relocation Assistance and Wellness Support: Transitioning to our team is made easier with relocation assistance. We prioritize your well-being through wellness programs, onsite fitness facilities, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
• Investment in Your Future: Grow your skills with our continued learning opportunities. We support your journey and encourage a culture of continuous personal and professional development.
• Inclusive and Diverse Environment: At Sartori, every individual matters. We foster an environment where diversity is celebrated, and every team member is an integral part of our family-centric approach.
• Family-Centric Approach: Our commitment goes beyond the workplace. We offer family-focused perks and events, ensuring that being part of the Sartori family is a holistic experience.
• Join us at Sartori, where our mission to create the finest artisan cheeses is woven into a supportive, value-driven culture. Be part of a legacy where your contribution is not just valued—it's essential.
  
  

Summary

The Business Systems Architect is a senior position responsible for improving business technology capabilities, delivering quality solutions, and enhancing end-users’ knowledge of existing business system applications. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing systems, recommending improvements, and ensuring alignment with the organization's technology roadmap. The Business Systems Architect evaluates tools, oversees implementation, and ensures scalability and security. Their expertise bridges business needs and technical solutions, driving successful outcomes for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with business process owners, Information Systems professionals, and end-users to analyze business processes, gather requirements, identify improvement opportunities, define project scope, execute gap analysis, design optimal solutions, and ensure solutions are developed and implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Business Systems team by working closely with Analysts/Architects to ensure that technology solutions align with the overall enterprise architecture.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging existing solutions or technologies across the Sartori technology landscape.
• Design new technology solutions (JDE + third-party solutions), optimize existing ones, and provide technical support and guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• Develop and present high-level solution architectures that align with the organization's objectives, industry best practices, and product capabilities. Guide solution design, configuration, customization, and integration with other systems.
• Develop estimates for project scope, effort, and costs for proposed technical solutions, considering required resources, complexity, and potential risks.
• Obtain approval and sign-off on the solution design from relevant stakeholders, including business process owners and Information Systems professionals, ensuring the design meets the organization's requirements and objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of JDE and other third-party solutions, ensuring they adhere to the agreed-upon solution design, project timeline, and budget. Monitor project progress and address any issues or risks that may arise. This role will be a leader in our design review process and be responsible for reviewing/approving changes before they are moved into the production environment.
• Provide technical leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for projects, offering guidance, expertise, and support to project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimize technology solutions: Regularly assess implemented solutions' performance, identify improvement opportunities, and work with stakeholders to prioritize and implement enhancements.
• Understand ERP data structures to support the implementation of data integrations between multiple systems.
• Keep abreast of emerging technology and industry trends and contribute to the ongoing education of our business stakeholders and technology teams.
• Provide application support, troubleshooting, and training to the end-user community. Applications include, but are not limited to, JDE EnterpriseOne, Hubble and DSI.
• Resource Oversight: When outside consultants are needed to support a project, this role will oversee the consultant's work to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Monitor license compliance, address violations, and optimize license utilization by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the Business Systems team’s “on-call” rotation to support the business during and outside normal business hours. Manage enhancements and Incidents as assigned.
• Will do minor travel to support project implementation and attend conferences/training.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA / MCIS, preferred.
• 10+ years of Techno functional experience in JDE or similar ERP system; knowledge of multiple modules of JDE is a plus
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of developing solutions and analytical skills using JDE or another major ERP system.
• Technical expertise: Deep understanding of ERP functionality and implementation methodologies, such as Waterfall or Agile. Familiarity with integration technologies and API management is essential. Experience in working with a combination of Cloud and on-prem platforms. Experience in helping to build something from scratch and then scale it. Experience in implementing/upgrading an ERP platform and/or automation platform. Experience with EDI is a plus.
• Project management: Although this role will not be asked to manage large enterprise-wide projects, the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage projects effectively is critical to success in this role.
• Business process knowledge: Strong grasp of various business processes and industry-specific best practices, enabling the architect to understand and address the organization's unique requirements and challenges. Knowledge and experience in manufacturing and/or Supply Chain processes and process optimization approaches is a plus.
• Solution design: Proficiency in designing and documenting high-level solution architectures that address business requirements, align with enterprise architecture, and adhere to industry best practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Capability to analyze complex business processes and requirements, identify gaps, and develop effective technical solutions to address these gaps.
• Estimation and risk management: Skill in estimating project scope, effort, and costs, as well as the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communication and presentation skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling the architect to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong presentation skills are necessary for communicating solution designs and project updates to stakeholders.
• Leadership and teamwork: Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business process owners, Information Systems professionals, and end-users, to ensure that technical solutions are developed and implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Adaptability and continuous learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest technologies, industry trends, best practices, and adapt to changing business needs and requirements.
• Change management: Experience in managing organizational change, including user adoption, training, and support for technical solutions.
• Certification: While not always required, having relevant JDE certifications can be valuable and demonstrate expertise in specific JDE modules or technologies.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.