IT Solution Architect - SAP OTC

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a highly qualified IT Solution Architect for Order-to-Cash to shape and transform the OTC technology landscape. You will lead a team of Architects, align design with business needs, and drive SAP ECC/S/4 and GTS initiatives across supply chain processes.

The role requires deep SAP OTC expertise, ability to lead agile teams, and collaboration with vendors and internal IT groups. It offers a path to impact across SAP-enabled sales and logistics domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with SAP OTC modules (SAP SD/LE; GTS or trade compliance).
• Strong understanding of end-to-end OTC flows and integration with RTR/RTP and PTP.
• Proven track record designing and implementing SAP OTC solutions and enhancements.
• Ability to lead agile teams of about five members.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT OTC initiatives aligning with the global OTC landscape under a senior Architect.
• Head agile teams of IT sales or logistics experts to design, enhance and support solutions.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for SAP ECC/SAP OTC systems to scale and innovate.
• Identify opportunities for OTC process improvements using advanced tools like SAP Signavio.
• Coordinate end-of-life transitions with IT PMO with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with project managers and external vendors as a technical liaison.
• Act as SME for sales processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SAP OTC

SAP SD

SAP LE

GTS

Agile leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

MBA or MS (Advanced degree)

Tools

SAP ECC

S/4HANA

Variant Config

BTP extension technologies (no-coding)

CI/CD

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 77682
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly qualified IT Solution Architect for Order-to-Cash Systems to spearhead the transformation of our OTC technology landscape. The successful candidate will be working in a team of Solution-Architects to design, enable or lead to the enablement of IT capabilities, according to technical roadmaps, and providing expert alignment and support to Architecture and Service Owners. A significant aspect of this role involves technical leadership in projects or product enhancements in line with business requirements. This position entails oversight of order-to-cash systems, management of end-of-life transitions, and ensuring seamless integration across all supply chain processes. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in supply chain IT and SAP systems (ECC, S/4 (as for an upcoming upgrade), GTS or comparable processes).

Key Responsibilities

• Align OTC system initiatives with the broader IT OTC landscape guided by a leading Architect by creating technical design from functional requirements and user stories.
• Taking Leadership of agile teams that group temporarily, consisting of IT sales or Logistic Execution experts (internal and external to execute technical design, enhance and support the solution to Corning’s and industry standards.
• Support the creation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive roadmap for sales systems (specifically SAP ECC) to ensure scalability, efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for enhancement within OTC technologies and processes, emphasizing business value through advanced process mining tools such as SAP Signavio.
• Coordinate enhancements with the IT PMO regarding the transition of end-of-life systems, aiming for minimal disruption and the smooth deployment of new solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers in a technical consultant capacity, serving as a liaison between software vendors and internal IT teams. Build a lively network with subject matter experts inside of Corning.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for sales processes, offering insights to SAP SMEs and contributing to continuous improvement and delivery initiatives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of practical experience working with SAP OTC modules related to sales, specifically SAP SD and LE, SAP GTS or trade compliance processes.
• Sound understanding of how OTC flows end to end, processes and integration between OTC/ RTR/RTP and PTP Streams.
• Documented success in designing and implementing end-to-end SAP sales (OTC) solutions and processes, and enhancements.
• Ability to temporarily lead teams of 5 members as part of (agile) projects.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Certification or demonstrated proficiency in utilizing BTP extension technologies (no-coding)
• Exposure to S/4 and ECC is an advantage. S/4 Certification is an advantage.
• Exposure to Variant Config is preferred, and Exposure to Mill products is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated abilities in design thinking and problem-solving.
• Experience with supply chain IT processes, system integrations, and IT delivery and support procedures.
• Knowledge of process mapping, process mining, and continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Clean Core, RISE methodology, and experience using Cloud ALM.
• Interest in stepping into SCRUM master role as a development path/interest in preparation for an upgrade to S/4.
• Proficient communication and collaboration skills for working with various teams and stakeholders.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and trends within sales and supply chain sectors.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $108,010.00 - $148,514.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].