Company Description
Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. We’re about the partnership and the work.
Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness.
Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. This company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Job Description
The Solutions Architect within ITW Welding is an innovative strategy leader with a strong understanding of customer service processes, warehouse fulfillment strategies, and post-sales support activities; with the ability to apply that knowledge to implement solutions to accommodate business requirements in a manufacturing environment.
We are looking for a motivated team member with excellent leadership and the ability to build strong relationships. A qualified candidate can effectively translate organizational needs into strategic opportunities, while understanding the effect on a growing global organization. Responsibilities will include deep assessments into business challenges, evaluating new technologies, and defining functional standards. This individual will manage the planning and implementation of projects ensuring policies and procedures are consistent with company goals, best practices, software compliance, and regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Understanding of order processing and warehouse shipping business system processes
- Familiarity with customer and item master data concepts
- Industry best practice awareness of technology concepts and architecture patterns
- Work with vendors and service providers as a liaison for the technical team to select the services and products that meet company requirements
- Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the organization
- Determine project schedules and effectively manage the allocation of resources to achieve project objectives
- Ability to translate technical language into non-technical understanding
- Work closely with our user community and IT professionals to build consensus and standards that are scalable, adaptable, and flexible to meet the needs of a changing business landscape
- Comply with audit requirements and execute change management best practices
- Drive to keep current with evolving technology and apply it to future strategic objectives
- Ability to deliver solutions with industry leading security and efficiencies that aligns with the Enterprise Agenda
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT technical, or a related field
- 3+ years’ relevant sales and distribution system experience
- 10+ years of experience working in a large, multi-regional, corporate environment
- Experience with ERP systems, with preference for the Microsoft D365 platform
- Experience implementing cloud solutions is a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong customer support orientation
- Proven record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills with a sense of drive and urgency
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication abilities
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.