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Job Overview

The Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in implementing Commodity ERP Solutions, focusing on designing and architecting solutions tailored to meet the specific business needs of clients in commodity industries such as coffee, grain, dairy, and metals. This role provides guidance and support from pre-sales through the entirety of the project lifecycle. The Solution Architect collaborates closely with sales teams, clients, and project teams to ensure successful solution design and implementation, leveraging the Success by Design framework. With a high-level perspective, Solution Architects can quickly grasp the overall project and effectively communicate solution options to stakeholders, covering solution direction, costs, benefits, and risks.

We are a fast-growing company based in North-Holland, with a diverse team of over 80 knowledgeable and motivated colleagues who develop a leading software solution for global commodity trading organizations. Our team, representing over 10 nationalities, works across Consultancy, Development, HR, and Sales. We offer a fun workplace, complete with lunch in our canteen, scenic walks by the water mill, and games like foosball and ping pong.

Our work culture is informal, offering plenty of room for personal and professional growth. You'll be entrusted with significant responsibility, empowered to set up your own projects. Trust is our core value and is embedded in everything we do.

What We Do

Our mission is to deliver the industry-standard solution for commodity and trading companies worldwide. Commodities such as metals, grain, cacao, coffee, and dairy are essential for everyday goods, and with frequent disruptions due to weather, climate, global security, and logistics, ensuring a steady supply of these commodities is challenging. Our software enhances trade and logistics processes by improving efficiency and managing risks, helping our clients trade and deliver commodities more efficiently, predictably, and profitably.

Over the past 20 years, we have developed a CTRM (Commodity Trade and Risk Management) platform powered by the latest Microsoft technology. Integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365, this platform provides commodity trading organizations-large and small-with a robust and innovative software solution.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and objectives.
• Design and architect Commodity ERP Solutions that meet client needs, utilizing standard functionality, Power Platform, and customizations as needed.
• Consider system performance requirements during design.
• Follow the Success by Design approach and continually enhance related templates.
• Support project teams in creating solution design documentation, including data models, workflows, and integration plans.

Leadership:

• Guide project teams in implementing designed solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Lead communities of practice focused on trade, logistics, and finance.

Solution Configuration and Development:

• Assist project teams with setting up and customizing the Commodity ERP Solution, including entities, forms, workflows, and processes.
• Advise on data migrations, transformations, and integrations.

Integration:

• Identify integration requirements and design interfaces with internal and external systems, incorporating ISVs and add-ons where necessary.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between project teams and clients, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations.

Quality Assurance:

• Lead and contribute to strategies around reporting, testing, security, and other functional aspects defined in the project scope.

Best Practices and Knowledge Sharing:

• Stay updated on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Commodity ERP Solutions, incorporating new features into solution designs.
• Actively share best practices and knowledge within communities of practice.

Documentation:

• Maintain thorough documentation of solution design, configuration, and custom development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or a related field (master's preferred).
• Extensive experience as a Dynamics 365 ERP Solution Architect or a similar role in ERP solution design.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP modules, customization, and integration.
• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect certification is a plus.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Trusted advisor for clients and colleagues, sharing expertise and best practices.
• Industry knowledge in commodities like coffee, grain, dairy, and metals is an asset.
• Availability for 32-40 hours per week.

This role as a Dynamics 365 ERP Solution Architect is essential in ensuring ERP solutions are well-designed and effectively meet client business requirements, demanding expertise, leadership, and a bridge between client needs and technical implementation.

Why Join Us?

• Informal culture in an international setting
• Opportunities for initiative, responsibility, and professional development
• Competitive salary with pension benefits
• Mobility/lease budget
• Flexibility for partial remote work
• Office lunch and sports membership discounts
  
  
  If you are interested in this position, please apply or send your updated CV to lstenhuys@redglobal.com for immediate consideration.

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