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Accenture · 1 day ago

JDE & Infor Solutions Architect*

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$74K/yr - $219K/yr

8+ years exp

Accenture's Navisite division is a trusted partner in digital transformation for global brands, specializing in cloud and application services. The JDE & Infor Solutions Architect is responsible for leading ERP solutions in manufacturing and supply chain, driving modernization, and collaborating with clients to enhance operational efficiency.

Business Information SystemsConstructionConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInfrastructureManagement ConsultingOutsourcing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the design, scoping, and architecture for Manufacturing and Supply Chain solutions across JDE and Infor ERP during the presales cycle

Architect solutions that address core processes such as:

Production planning (MPS/MRP)

Shop floor control & work order execution

Inventory & materials management

Procurement & supplier management

Warehouse management & logistics

Quality management & compliance

Manufacturing cost accounting & product costing

Define detailed delivery models, operational processes, SLAs, KPIs, and service frameworks

Analyze customer environments and manufacturing/SCM workflows to identify opportunities for modernization, automation, and process optimization

Recommend future‑state architectures including:

JDE Orchestrator automation

Infor ION‑based integrations

Mobility, barcode scanning, and warehouse automation

Cloud migration (private/public/CloudSuite)

Master data governance & supply chain synchronization

Provide transformation roadmaps that align ERP capability maturity with business priorities

Present solution architectures, manufacturing value cases, and supply chain optimization opportunities to plant leaders, operations executives, supply chain organizations, CIO groups, and finance stakeholders

Clearly articulate operational impact, resilience benefits, and total cost of ownership across proposed solutions

Lead Technology Delivery approvals—ensuring alignment with operational processes, risk profiles, budget constraints, and delivery feasibility

Coordinate with Legal and Commercial teams to ensure clarity in scope, service definitions, deliverables, responsibilities, and contractual risk positions

Work closely with sales teams, manufacturing/SCM SMEs, solution leads, and delivery architects to validate solution architecture

Ensure continuity between presales solution architecture and delivery execution via estimates, resource models, and transition plans

Promote standardized ERP processes and templates across JDE & Infor ecosystems

Define integration architectures for connecting ERP with shop‑floor systems (MES), WMS, TMS, forecasting systems, sensors/IoT devices, and external suppliers

Participate in deal stabilization activities for manufacturing & supply chain engagements to ensure a smooth handoff from presales to delivery

Qualification

JD Edwards ERPInfor ERPManufacturing expertiseSupply Chain ManagementCloud migrationAutomation technologiesLean manufacturingSolution architecturePresales engagementITIL processesCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum 8 years in a technology environment with strong focus on ERP, manufacturing, supply chain, and managed services

Minimum 5 years of solution planning, deal shaping, or solution architecture

Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with manufacturing & SCM modules in: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne/World (Manufacturing, Distribution, SCM, Inventory, Procurement modules), Infor ERP (CloudSuite Industrial/M3/Syteline/LN SCM and Manufacturing modules)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (12 years of work experience). If Associate's Degree: 6 years minimum relevant experience

Preferred

You have JDE manufacturing expertise: MRP/MPS, shop floor control, work orders, BOM/Routing, product costing, distribution, WMS

JDE Orchestrator, UDOs, EnterpriseOne Tools, CNC concepts

You have Infor expertise: CloudSuite (Industrial/M3), Infor OS, ION integrations, M3 manufacturing modules, multisite supply chain

You have strong knowledge of: Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement principles, Demand planning & forecasting integration, Warehouse automation, mobility, scanning, IoT/Industry 4.0 trends

You have an understanding of ITIL processes for ERP operations