At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement innovative SAP solutions for Sales & Distribution processes.
- Company: Join Princes, a leading FMCG company with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible holidays, private medical insurance, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities in a hybrid work setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in SAP SD and understanding of Order-to-Cash processes required.
The predicted salary is between 44595 - 54505 £ per year.
Princes Liverpool is recruiting for a Solutions Architect (Sales & Distribution) to join our Head Office in the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses.
Job Purpose
Responsible for the design, definition, and assurance of technology solutions supporting Sales & Distribution processes. Ensures SAP SD solutions deliver efficient, scalable, and integrated order-to-cash capabilities across order management, pricing, logistics execution and billing.
Dimensions
- Owns solution architecture across SAP SD and related fulfilment systems
- Covers Order-to-Cash including order entry, ATP, pricing, delivery and billing
- Operates across multiple business units and international operations
- Supports integration with Logistics, Planning and Finance (Accounts Receivable)
- Provides technical leadership across delivery teams
- No direct line management responsibility
Key Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end SAP SD solution architectures across Supply Chain & Customer Fulfilment domain
- Design solutions covering order management, ATP, pricing, deliveries and billing processes
- Ensure integration between SAP SD, logistics systems, EDI platforms and finance systems
- Produce architecture artefacts, designs and documentation
- Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture standards and governance
- Provide architectural assurance across delivery programmes and BAU changes
- Work with business stakeholders to translate sales and fulfilment requirements into solutions
- Support S/4HANA transformation and O2C process standardisation
- Identify opportunities for optimisation, automation and continuous improvement
- Support vendor selection, system evaluation and technical decision-making
Key Relationships
- IT Delivery Manager – Supply Chain & Customer Fulfilment
- Enterprise Architect
- Solution Architects (Planning, Logistics, Finance)
- Business Analysts and Developers
- Sales, Customer Services and Logistics stakeholders
- External vendors and system integrators
Role Requirements
- Strong SAP SD solution design experience
- Understanding of Order-to-Cash processes and integrations with finance and logistics
- Experience with pricing, ATP, delivery, billing and customer fulfilment processes
- Integration knowledge (EDI, WMS, interfaces)
- Experience in enterprise solution architecture and governance
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- FMCG or manufacturing experience desirable
Behavioural Competencies
- Analytical and structured thinking
- Strong stakeholder engagement
- Collaborative mindset
- Attention to detail and quality
- Continuous improvement focus
Hays Job Evaluation Summary (Grade 4)
- Know-how: Deep expertise in SAP SD and customer fulfilment processes
- Problem Solving: Resolves complex cross‑functional O2C challenges
- Accountability: Owns solution design integrity and architectural standards
- Positioned as specialist architecture role
Solutions Architect (Sales & Distribution) in Liverpool employer: PRINCES
PRINCES in Long Sutton is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture and offering flexible working hours. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides numerous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a substantial pension plan, making it an attractive place for HR professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the FMCG sector.
