Apriso Solution Architects

The Solution Architect will provide technical leadership for the definition design and implementation of Apriso based MES solution. In this role you will set the expectations provide insight into the solutions to be provided create prototypes and functional and technical specifications. In addition you will provide the architectural design that will be the foundation for the implementation.

Responsibilities:

Architect solutions using the best business practices utilizing the Apriso Software suite of products

Create conceptual designs process definitions/functional business blueprints based on identified requirements.

Develop and implement processes to evaluate capture and apply best practices and lessons learned

Perform handover of the Blueprints to the Project/Delivery Managers and/or Implementation Leads

Create appropriate technical designs based on functional specifications.

Promotes the development and use of repeatable solutions with focus on reusable templates and time to value.

Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to partners and customers.

Provide assistance to Project Managers for PreSales RFP and questions from Field Pre Sales Consultants.

Assist in providing technical and functional help for packaging solutions for vertical industries.

Lead internal process improvement of Apriso business practices and procedures.

Primary Skills

Bachelors Degree in related field (Required)

Masters Degree in related field (Preferred)

Experience in implementing MES software for key modules such as Production Quality and Warehouse architecting and implementing including automation production monitoring and execution quality planning and execution detailed scheduling and sequencing and interfaces to ERP

Understanding of Apriso data model and Apriso process builder framework

Knowledge of material management as it pertains to the shop floor. Understanding of different replenishment strategies (Push/Pull Kanban)

Working knowledge of Project Management and presentation software business tools

Excellent problemsolving skills

Minimum of 8 years in a Supply Chain/ LES/ MES/ ERP/Automation functional / technical role (either business or I.T.) providing familiarity with business processes and practices

Minimum of 8 years experience in the Information Technology Industry

Programming background with C# SQL/PL SQL Java and web based technologies

Secondary skills

SAP or Oracle applications experience is a plus

Experience using Biztalk Server SAP Business Connector is a plus.

Business Process Certifications such as APICS CPIM is a plus

Strategic Program Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus

Understanding of RF and RFID technologies and devices is a plus