Business Solution Architect - Planning Systems

Academic Work; Lunds kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work in Lund seeks a senior planning-architecture professional to bridge business needs with technical execution in global planning systems. You will join a specialist team driving digital transformation and operational efficiency across business and technology stakeholders in a collaborative, international environment.

In this role you will translate requirements into concepts, design scalable solutions, and guide integrations with Kinaxis Maestro, ERP interfaces, and data

Qualifications

• Experience with translating business needs into technical designs.
• Strong understanding of system integrations and data flows.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Experience with global planning platforms and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear solution concepts, process flows, and functional designs.
• Act as a key architect for the Kinaxis Maestro planning platform.
• Evaluate system capabilities, data models, and configurations to identify scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external partners to deliver system enhancements.
• Design and document integration mappings and requirements for the overall system landscape.
• Advise stakeholders on end-to-end planning processes, including Forecast-to-Plan and Supply Planning.
• Support testing, validation, and business adoption of new capabilities.

Skills

Supply Chain Systems

Solution Architecture

Product Ownership

Business Systems Development

Requirement Analysis

System Integrations

Data Flows

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Join a global leader where cutting-edge technology meets meaningful impact. Our client offers a collaborative culture at their Lund HQ, valuing innovation and work-life balance while shaping the future of global security solutions.

About the role

In this cross-functional role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution for global planning systems. You will join a specialist team focused on driving digital transformation and operational efficiency.

You are offered

• You will work in a dynamic environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth within a flexible hybrid model.
• You Will have the opportunity to work closely with both business and technology stakeholders in a highly collaborative international environment.
• You will play a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives and influencing the future development of global planning processes.
• The opportunity to gain experience in large-scale transformation projects with global impact.

This role involves moving between strategic discussions on future capabilities and detailed analysis of system configurations to ensure planning solutions align with business objectives.

• Translate business needs into clear solution concepts, process flows, and functional designs.
• Act as a key architect for the Maestro (Kinaxis) planning platform.
• Evaluate system capabilities, data models, and configurations to identify scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery of system enhancements.
• Design and document integration mappings and requirements for the overall system landscape.
• Advise stakeholders on end-to-end planning processes, including Forecast-to-Plan and Supply Planning.
• Support the testing, validation, and business adoption of new system capabilities.

We are looking for

• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain and Planning Systems.
• Proven experience in Solution Architecture, Product Ownership, or Business Systems Development.
• Advanced skills in requirement analysis and translating business needs into technical designs.
• Good understanding of system integrations and data flows within a global environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience with Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and their interaction with planning platforms.
• Experience with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP processes.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and product development methodologies.
• Professional proficiency in Swedish.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Supportive
• Orderly
• Responsible
• Intellectually curious

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.