Platform Owner – Order-to-Cash (O2C), JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Cabot-Corporation; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Platform Owner for Order-to-Cash (O2C) based in Boston to lead the global JDE O2C platform and drive modernization across the O2C value stream. The role entails governance, architecture, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver end-to-end value.

The position focuses on platform health, lifecycle planning, and strategic initiatives that align with Cabot's Creating for Tomorrow strategy and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the global JDE O2C platform and associated business capabilities.
• Define and maintain the O2C technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Drive platform modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish platform standards, governance models, and solution architecture principles.
• Lead ERP transformation initiatives, upgrades, and cross-regional deployments.

Job description

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!Platform Ownership & StrategyOwn the global JDE O2C platform and associated business capabilities.Define and maintain the O2C technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.Drive platform modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.Establish platform standards, governance models, and solution architecture principles.Manage platform health, technical debt, lifecycle planning, and upgrade strategy.Monitor business value delivery and measure platform performance through defined KPIs.Business Process OwnershipProvide leadership across the end-to-end Order-to-Cash value stream, including:Order ManagementCustomer order processing.Document Management (Third Party Integrations, Invoice, OAK etc)Order fulfillment workflows.Order activity rules and approvals.Credit hold management.Backorder and allocation processes.Intercompany sales transactions.Base/Advanced Pricing management.Rebate management.Fulfillment & DistributionInventory commitments.Freight and transportation integrations.Government and Third-party integration coordination (EDICOM).Billing & Accounts ReceivableInvoice generation and distribution.Cash application processes.Act as the primary point of contact for O2C business stakeholders.Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Shared Services leadership teams.Lead governance meetings and steering committee discussions.Provide executive-level updates on platform performance, risks, and initiatives.Build strong partnerships with implementation partners, vendors, and system integrators.ERP Transformation & Project LeadershipLead major ERP initiatives, upgrades, acquisitions, divestitures, and rollout projects.Sponsor and oversee solution design activities.Approve functional and technical architecture decisions.Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.Coordinate global deployments and regional implementations.Lead cutover planning, hypercare support, and transition to operations.Identify opportunities to automate O2C processes using:JDE OrchestratorWorkflow AutomationAI-enabled analyticsIntegration platformsPositioning of the RoleA Senior Analyst focuses on solution delivery and process expertise.An O2C Lead owns the process domain, leads analysts, and drives regional/global initiatives.A Platform Owner is accountable for the complete O2C capability, technology roadmap, governance, budget, vendor management, audit compliance, and strategic business outcomes across the global enterprise.For an organization like Cabot, the \"Platform Owner - Order to Cash\" role comes with accountability for O2C operations, enhancements, digital transformation, audit compliance, and global process standardization across APAC, EMEA, China, LATAM and the AmericasAt Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.