ERP Solutions Architect (Oracle-Manufacturing) at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Garmin is looking for an Oracle ERP Solutions Architect in our Olathe, KS office.  This position provides leadership in project execution and design of new or existing systems or applications across multiple functional, system, or module areas.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with Garmin associates and IT Staff to provide application design guidance, documentation, training, and quality control


• Work with Application Analysts, Developers, and customers to design, implement, configure, and support Oracle eBusiness and other ERP or business applications


• Work with IT and business to analyze/configure/tailor/design ERP application customizations, extensions, and integrations to meet business needs


• Mentor Application Analysts, Application Developers, or other associates related to ERP functionality, best-practice ERP design, and testing


• Participate in design and change review processes.


• Serves as a business wide leader in project execution and design of new or existing systems and/or applications


• Conduct requirements gathering/design sessions for new functionality and customizations


• Test custom applications and Oracle patches


• Gathers and documents complex requirements for business needs and independently determines complex solution designs across multiple functional/systems/module areas


• Translates, negotiates and communicates architectural and development concepts across development teams


• Develops project documentation including statements of work, detailed project plans, architecture designs, detailed implementation plans, deployment plans, project test plans and operational training materials


• Completes complex troubleshooting and is able to determine appropriate course of action to deliver actionable results


• Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin’s business model including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing


• Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity


• Exemplifies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and proactively works to improve Garmin’s image and culture

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs


• Perform other duties as necessary

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another relevant field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience


• Outstanding academics with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
  


• Must possess experience (as noted in first bullet) with ERP applications as a Business/Application Analyst or Programmer specifically architecting and designing ERP solutions and integration points in a complex business environment


• Experience with PL/SQL(Programming Language/Structured Query Language)


• Must have experience with Oracle EBS module suites which include Discrete Job Manufacturing, Procurement and Inventory Management


• Experience with interfaces between Oracle EBS and other connected applications


• Expereince with understanding the manufacturing processes and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)


• Experience with Oracle application tools (e.g. Workflow, etc.)


• Demonstrated experience in successful implementation of technology solutions


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a large team or departmental setting

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.