Solution Architect JD Edwards

Cadran; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Laptop and company phone

Training and knowledge development

Hybrid working

Team events

Job summary

Cadran is evolving in ERP solutions for wholesale, manufacturing and international clients. As a JD Edwards Solution Architect, you translate customers’ needs into practical, future‑proof architectures and act as the linking pin between business, IT and our JD Edwards team.

You will collaborate with sales, steer delivery, coach consultants and drive improvements in processes. The role combines strategic advisory with hands‑on design in a hybrid office‑plus‑home setup in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience with ERP systems, including a minimum of 3 years with Oracle JD Edwards.
• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Broad knowledge of ERP and IT and preferably experience in wholesale and manufacturing.
• Ability to oversee end-to-end relationship between business processes and the application landscape and to provide strategic advice on that basis.

Responsibilities

• Translating customer requirements into concrete JD Edwards solutions and architectures.
• Advising customers on the alignment between business processes and the application landscape.
• Supporting the sales organization with demos, presentations, solution design and proposals.
• Participating in customer projects and safeguarding the functional and technical consistency within JD Edwards.
• Steering, together with the delivery manager, the development and performance of the JD Edwards team.
• Coaching consultants within the JD Edwards team.
• Initiating and implementing improvements in processes and ways of working within the team.
• Setting up and executing programs to strengthen competencies (e.g., consultancy and presentation skills) in collaboration with HR.
• Providing insight into and discussing performance based on KPIs set by the Management Team.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Dutch/English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Oracle JD Edwards

Job description

Do you want to work in an environment that is constantly evolving and challenging you to grow? At Cadran, we help wholesale, manufacturing and international companies with smart ERP solutions that truly make a difference. As an Oracle Platinum Business Partner, we specialize in Oracle JD Edwards and NetSuite, with a team of over 60 consultants serving customers in the Netherlands and abroad, together with our partners within Redfaire International. On top of that, Cadran Analytics brings data to life with BI solutions based on tools such as Power BI and Tableau. For our JD Edwards practice, we are looking for a JD Edwards Solution Architect to strengthen and grow our team.

As a JD Edwards Solution Architect, you translate our customers’ needs and ambitions into practical, future-proof ERP solutions. You are the linking pin between the business, IT and our JD Edwards team.

Your responsibilities

• Translating customer requirements into concrete JD Edwards solutions and architectures
• Advising customers on the alignment between business processes and the application landscape
• Supporting the sales organization with demos, presentations, solution design and proposals
• Participating in customer projects and safeguarding the functional and technical consistency within JD Edwards
• Steering, together with the delivery manager, the development and performance of the JD Edwards team
• Coaching consultants within the JD Edwards team
• Initiating and implementing improvements in processes and ways of working within the team
• Setting up and executing programs to strengthen competencies (for example consultancy and presentation skills), in collaboration with HR
• Providing insight into and discussing performance based on KPIs set by the Management Team

What do we expect from you?

• At least 7 years of experience with ERP systems, including a minimum of 3 years with Oracle JD Edwards
• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Broad knowledge of ERP and IT and preferably experience in wholesale and manufacturing
• The ability to oversee the end-to-end relationship between business processes and the application landscape and to provide strategic advice on that basis
• Intrinsic motivation to work with the JD Edwards team on strong solutions, high service quality and satisfied customers
• An entrepreneurial self-starter mindset, actively following developments in the software and ERP domain
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at different levels (board, management, key users, IT and vendors)
• You share our vision on Competence, Autonomy and Connectedness and enjoy sparring with management about initiatives to further strengthen the JD Edwards team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English
• Availability of at least 4 days per week and a preference for a mix of working at the office and from home

What can you expect from Cadran?

At Cadran, job satisfaction is key. We invest in your growth through training, knowledge sharing and room for innovation. You are given autonomy within clear frameworks, work in a close-knit team that reflects our core values, and we actively focus on vitality and a healthy work-life balance.

What do we offer?

You will have every opportunity to develop yourself both professionally and personally in an environment where knowledge sharing and collaboration come naturally. In addition, you can count on:

• A market-based salary in line with your knowledge and experience
• Attractive secondary benefits, including a pension scheme, laptop and company phone
• Extensive opportunities for training, certification and knowledge development (both in JD Edwards and consultancy skills)
• Hybrid working with a modern office environment and the option to work partly from home
• A close-knit team with committed colleagues, short communication lines and plenty of room for your own initiative
• Regular team events, knowledge sessions and social activities