DB Group

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

General Description

As part of the Global Account team, the Business Architect plays a key role in designing, aligning, and optimizing business strategies, capabilities, and processes, to support the Finished Goods COE “Centre of Excellence” and Global SAP S4/HANA EWM Program. 

Engages, communicates, facilitates, administers and controls the regional/country resources to govern standardized IT and Business Processes, as a part of the Finished Goods COE “Centre of Excellence” and Global SAP S4/HANA EWM Program.

Specific Accountabilities

• Work alongside IT architecture teams to ensure technology solutions are aligned with the business architecture and solutions objectives.
• Support,  define, create test scrips and Testing scenarios for internal and external testing and training to perform functional Testing
• The Business Architect Contract Logistics acts as an interface between business and IT and represent the business interests in various IT-related project- and solution work-streams
• Participate actively in the design and engineering phase of Logistics IT-solutions - especially in the area of DB Schenker's SAP EWM
• Responsibility of the worldwide roll-out and implementation of Logistics IT-solutions
• Design, document and re-engineer business processes and manage projects and implement strategic Contract Logistics IT-solutions
• UAT Management including preparation of test scenarios and overall coordination of the test phase in addition to the GO-Live support (First Level support) is your task
• Support,  define, create test scrips and Testing scenarios for internal and external testing and training to perform functional Testing
• Provide Timely and accurate reporting on status and progress
• Manage / report business risk, with proposed mitigations for the testing and training workstream within the overall program
• Support definition of an aligned global change management process with the wider CM global account team

General Skills

• Strong facilitation and documentation skills
• Effective communication
• Analytical and logical approach
• Team player
• Flexible to travel for business trips
• Computer savvy with good working knowledge of business tools
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of business process modeling, capability mapping, and business model innovation.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean Methodologies, and business architecture tools like BPMN is a plus.

Experience and Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or related field
• A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in business architecture, business strategy contract logistics operations and solution design.
• Proven track record of aligning business strategies with operational initiatives and driving business transformation.

Desired Behavioral Traits

Behavior traits to identify:

• Innovative and forward-thinking.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

Why DB Schenker?

* Competitive salary package
* Opportunities for career growth and development, both locally & internationally
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Access to company-wide training programs and initiatives

What’s Next?
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