Systems Architect Staff

Zimmer Biomet

Aug 5

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Job
Full-time
Senior (5-8 years)

Requirements

Education Requirement - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent
Must have 6 years of experience in ERP Implementations in JD Edwards (JDE) Systems.
Must have 4 years of experience with:
Medical Industry Validation processes;
Supporting IT ERP systems for Medical Devices Manufacturing industry; and
Implementing & Supporting manufacturing and Central Planning interface with JDE ERP system.
Must have 3 years of experience with:
Troubleshooting, analyzing complex problems and challenges with ERP & other Planning system, integration technologies;
Working MRP / CRP process in JDE ERP Modules;
Experience with ERP implementations;
JDE Sales Order Management, Purchase Order Management and Manufacturing modules;
Supporting and working with multiple regional teams from both Business and IT;
Project management skills associated with development and support of business applications, (identifying tasks, allocating resources, developing project timelines, managing project budget, communication of project status);
Leading IT projects of medium to high complexity at the regional or global level; and
Global supply chain processes for the Make to stock environment.
Requires 20% domestic and international travel.
Role requires work onsite in the Warsaw, IN, office 30% of time. Role permits remote work 70% of time.

Responsibilities

Solution Designing & Partnering with Business: Partner with Business team on any new Strategic Decision on Supply Chain initiative; Helping the Business team in Defining the business requirements which can be materialized by the IT solution; Validation of any solution in SAP IBP and getting approved from SAP vendor / COE teams; Conducting brainstorming workshops on key Supply Chain IT solution designs; Working with Various ERP teams like JDE, SAP ECC and Legacy Systems in defining their solution related to Supply chain functions also validate any of their local solutions to comply with Supply Chain strategy; Coordinating with COE, Central planning, Global operations, Supply Chain IT and Supporting IT teams on any solution initiatives.
E2E Supply Chain Solution ownership: Creating the solution Design; Solution Blue print / Straw man solution creation; Work with IT teams to develop the solution; Defining & reviewing Test Scenarios / Scripts as per the Business requirements; Review and manage testing & Bug fixing; Creating & Reviewing of user training documents; Defining the Cutover plan for solution deployment; Manage and Handle the Cutover and Deployment activities; Post Go live support of the solution.
Technical evaluation and design: Develop and document IT processes, procedures, and standards; Ensure that project and system documentation is created as required including, but not limited to functional design specifications, technical design specifications, and relevant training documentation; Assist business partners with user acceptance testing co-ordinate with other system owners in system integration testing; Facilitate promotion of system changes by following approved change control processes; Defining solutions related to Supply chain metrics ensuring the business requirements are met; Conducting any RCA for business problems; Responsible for conducting periodic data analysis for the system Continuous improvement activities.
Project management and Management of non-employee resources: Prepare status reports, project progress, and create solutions to IT problems/issues; Provide direction to peers, senior/junior team members and/or external consultants; Working closely with Business and IT PMO in any project initiatives to handle the end to end project execution starting from Project plan creation, monitor the project execution progress and project closure.

FAQs

What is the main role of the Systems Architect Staff at Zimmer Biomet?

The main role involves designing supply chain solutions, partnering with business teams, overseeing end-to-end supply chain solution ownership, conducting technical evaluations, and managing projects related to ERP systems specifically within the medical industry.

What educational background is required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or a foreign equivalent is required for this position.

How much experience is needed in ERP implementations?

A minimum of 6 years of experience in ERP implementations in JD Edwards (JDE) systems is required.

What specific industry knowledge is necessary for this role?

Candidates must have experience with medical industry validation processes and supporting IT ERP systems for the medical devices manufacturing industry.

Is project management experience important for this role?

Yes, project management skills associated with the development and support of business applications are essential, including managing project timelines, budgets, and communication.

What are the travel expectations for the position?

The role requires 20% domestic and international travel.

How often will I need to work on-site in the Warsaw, IN, office?

The role requires working onsite in the Warsaw, IN office 30% of the time.

Does this position allow for remote work?

Yes, the role permits remote work 70% of the time in a hybrid format.

What specific JDE modules should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have experience with JDE Sales Order Management, Purchase Order Management, and Manufacturing modules.

Will I need to conduct user acceptance testing?

Yes, assisting business partners with user acceptance testing is part of the responsibilities in this role.

Zimmer Biomet

Moving You Forward.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1927

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.