Solution Architect (D2D and F2S)

Orkla Snacks; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 950,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkla Snacks is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the Design to Deploy (D2D) and Forecast to Stock (F2S) processes, responsible for SAP S/4, SAP IBP, and IPD architectures. You will bridge business needs with IT capabilities to enable data-driven decisions, automation, and operational excellence.

The role reports to the Head of Business Applications, shaping roadmaps, governance, and vendor management across global sites and a diverse stakeholder base. Oslo-based preference, travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with SAP ERP, preferably in FMCG/food & beverage.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP environments (S/4, IPD, IBP) and architecture design.
• Experience with governance, lifecycle management, roadmaps and outsourcing vendors.
• Strong collaboration with business stakeholders and translating needs into designs.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, integration platforms, and security best practices.
• Fluent English; Nordic language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and support of central business applications in D2D/F2S.
• Own the application roadmap, lifecycle management, and budget input.
• Design scalable, secure architectures for current and future needs.
• Oversee SAP S/4, SAP IBP, and SAP IPD portfolios and governance.
• Act as IT point of contact for process owners and business managers.
• Translate business needs into technology requirements and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across the landscape.
• Ensure compliance with standards, security, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

SAP environments

Architecture

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP S/4

SAP IBP

SAP IPD

Cloud platforms

Job description

Orkla Snacks is a market leader within confectionery, biscuits, and snacks across the Nordic and Baltic region. We operate in six markets and generate annual revenues of above 10 billion NOK (2025). Our company brings together more than 3,000 dedicated people, united by a passion for our strong brands that consumers love– including Smash!, OLW, BUBS, Panda, and Ballerina. We have strong #1 and #2 positions across most of our markets and categories.

Job Description

Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future application landscape of Orkla Snacks? We are now looking for a Solution Architect to join our Business Applications team and take responsibility for our Design to Deploy (D2D) and Forecast to Stock (F2S) processes.

In this role, you will act as a bridge between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that our application landscape is scalable, secure, efficient, and aligned with the strategic direction of Orkla Snacks. You will work closely with business stakeholders and technology partners to develop, implement, and continuously improve solutions that support product development, planning, procurement, manufacturing, quality management, and logistics.

About the role

As Solution Architect, you will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and support of central business applications within D2D and F2S. This includes SAP S/4, SAP IBP, SAP IPD, and selected additional applications. You will be a strategic partner to the business, helping translate needs into technology requirements and ensuring that our systems enable data-driven decisions, automation, harmonization, and operational excellence.

The role reports to the Head of Business Applications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the dialogue with business stakeholders within D2D and F2S, with a focus on strategic priorities and business value.
• Own and develop the application roadmap for D2D and F2S, including lifecycle management and input to budgets.
• Design and select scalable, secure, and efficient application architectures that support current and future business needs.
• Oversee and document the D2D and F2S application portfolio, with particular focus on SAP S/4, SAP IBP, and SAP IPD.
• Act as the main IT point of contact for relevant process owners and business managers.
• Translate business needs into technology requirements and lead cross-functional initiatives to support the design and delivery of impactful solutions.
• Drive standardization, harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement across the application landscape.
• Establish and run governance forums to ensure strategic alignment and value-based development efforts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors and industry trends, particularly within the SAP suite.
• Manage vendors and strategic partners, including evaluation, selection, performance follow-up, and contract-related activities.
• Ensure applications comply with technology standards, security best practices, and relevant compliance requirements.

What we are looking for

You are a proactive and analytical collaborator who enjoys working at the intersection of business and technology. You can define direction, drive results, build strong relationships, and get others on board. You communicate clearly, work independently, and build networks across functions, geographies, and cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with SAP ERP, preferably in the FMCG industry and ideally within food and beverage.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SAP environments, particularly SAP S/4, IPD and IBP
• Experience designing, configuring and maintaining business applications.
• Experience with application governance, lifecycle management and application roadmaps.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and translate business needs into successful system designs and implementations.
• Experience with outsourcing vendors, SaaS platforms and international stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of application architectures, integration platforms, cloud technologies and security best practices
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in other Nordic languages is considered an advantage.

Why join us?

At Orkla Snacks, you will join an international organization with well-known brands, ambitious business goals, and a strong focus on creating value through technology and collaboration. This is an opportunity to influence how we simplify, harmonize, and modernize our application landscape while enabling better business processes across the organization.

If you are motivated by business transformation, SAP architecture, and cross-functional collaboration, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to submit your application and CV through our recruitment system.

Location

Any Orkla Snacks office location. Some travel may be required.

Preferably Oslo (NO). Other possible locations are Solna (SE), Vallensbæk (DK), Helsinki (FI), Tallinn (EE) or Riga (LV).

Application deadline

18 October.

Contact information:

Mikael Nordberg (Head of Business Applications).

[e-mail].

At our core, we bring joy to life’s many moments. We achieve this through a network of 12 factories, a strong local heritage, and a commitment to quality and sustainability.

In 2025, Orkla Snacks was recognized on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting our impact and contribution to shaping the future of snacking.

Our headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.

Orkla Snacks is an Orkla ASA portfolio company.