Senior Solutions Architect - Manufacturing

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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-Full TIme position-

100% Remote with required travel or Hybrid from Chicagoland area

As the Senior IT Architect, Supply Chain & MFG, the ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Supply Chain and Manufacturing solutions with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing IT systems to support operations. This role involves strategic planning, solution architecture, and leadership in project execution.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Planning:Develop and implement strategic plans for supply chain solutions that align with business goals and objectives.
• Solution Architecture:Design comprehensive IT solutions to optimize supply chain processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Implementation Leadership:Lead the implementation of SAP modules and Non -SAP Solutions overseeing configuration, customization, and integration with other systems.
• Performance Optimization:Continuously evaluate and enhance IT system performance, identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective SAP and Non-SAP solutions.
• Documentation and Training:Create detailed documentation for SAP configurations and custom developments. Provide training and support to end-users and IT teams.
• Troubleshooting and Support:Act as a senior point of contact for resolving complex SAP-related issues and providing expert guidance.
• Innovation and Best Practices:Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies and industry trends. Implement best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years Experience in IT ERP Supply Chain and Manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Operation Excellence Reporting (OEE)
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management processes and best practices.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with integrating SAP with other ERP systems and third-party logistics providers.
• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP IBP, APO preferred
• Experience working with Manufacturing systems (I.e., MES and PLCs) preferred
• SAP certification in relevant modules perferred
• Experience with Blue Yonder preferred
• Experience working with Manufacturing systems and Data collection (i.e Historian, KaiNexus) preferred
• Global experience preferred

What You'll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirementplan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Paid sick leave
• Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.