Business Solutions Architect -Supply Chain

IFS; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

401K with Company contribution

Tuition assistance

Life insurance and disability benefits

Community involvement and volunteering events

Job summary

A global enterprise software company is seeking a Business Solutions Architect focused on supply chain to lead solution strategies and engage with C-level stakeholders. The role involves translating business challenges into tailored solutions, preparing demonstrations, and guiding digital transformations. Preferred qualifications include pre-sales consulting experience and knowledge of enterprise software. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible paid time off, and various employee benefits, with travel required throughout North America.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-sales consulting or solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software and business process mapping.
• Ability to travel throughout North America up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of solution strategies aligned with field service business models.
• Translate customer business challenges into tailored IFS Cloud solutions.
• Guide C-level stakeholders through digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of solution architecture with industry best practices.
• Conduct discovery workshops to understand client needs.

Skills

Pre-sales consulting

Solution architecture

Enterprise software knowledge

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

IFS Cloud

EAM software

FSM software

ERP software

Job description

Business Solutions Architect -Supply Chain

• Full-time
• IFS Referral Bonus Code: SH
• Job Location: Remote

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting‑edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but also on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Presales Solution Consultant with a strong focus on Supply Chain. This role blends strategic solutioning, pre‑sales consulting, and industry expertise to support enterprise clients in their digital transformation journeys. You will work closely with sales teams, business architects, and customers to design and demonstrate tailored solutions that address complex field service challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of solution strategies aligned with field service business models.
• Translate customer business challenges into tailored IFS Cloud solutions.
• Guide C‑level stakeholders through digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of solution architecture with industry best practices.
• Conduct discovery workshops to understand “As‑is” and define “To‑be” states.
• Prepare and deliver compelling Proof of Value demonstrations.
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs with detailed functional and technical insights.
• Build custom demos and business models that reflect field service KPIs and workflows.
• Maintain deep knowledge of field service industries including common pain points, metrics, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop industry‑specific toolkits (e.g., presentations, demo scripts, white papers).
• Provide feedback to product management based on customer needs and industry trends.
• Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Consulting teams.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the company at trade shows, webinars, and customer events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre‑sales consulting or solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software (EAM, FSM, ERP) and business process mapping.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to travel throughout North America up to 50%.

Preferred

• Experience with IFS Cloud or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with sales methodologies such as Solution Selling or Value Engineering.
• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.

At IFS you will work in a growing, global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with responsibility. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varying work assignments in a collaborative environment together with committed colleagues.

With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to Sales and Consultancy, we are proud to serve world‑class customers all over the globe with our leading products.

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $130,000 to $160,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer