Solution Architect (SAP TPM)

Lindt & Sprüngli; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Solution Architect (SAP TPM) to oversee TPM delivery, project enhancements, and end-to-end SAP TPM implementation for North America.

You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables. You will configure SAP TPM modules, lead testing, manage risks, and contribute to strategy while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across TPM, CRM, and BW domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely-related field.
• Eight years of experience in any IT role working with SAP TPM.
• Demonstrated understanding of the full implementation cycle of SAP TPM in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Demonstrated ability to configure and customize CRM, master data, pricing, promotion types, planning layout, P&L, and enhancement points and customizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the underlying technical underpinnings of SAP.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the trade promotion management end to end business process and the best use of SAP TPM to support the process.
• Demonstrated understanding of S/4HANA Settlement Management using CCM.
• Demonstrated understanding of the interaction of TPM processes with IBP and S/4HANA SD and FICO functions.
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging full capabilities of SAP core functionalities to keep customizations to minimum.
• Demonstrated experience in complex SAP environments.
• Demonstrated experience with integration setup and support of data flows between CRM and S/4.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall delivery of the SAP TPM services across the Trade Promotion Management domain for the Lindt Companies in North America.
• Lead the delivery of the SAP TPM module for projects and system enhancements, end user support services, system upgrades, migrations, and implementation of new functions and features.
• Coordinate with internal teams, business users, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on tasks, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor work progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed for TPM area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with users and other stakeholders, understanding their business needs and providing solutions that add value.
• Act as the primary contact for end users and other stakeholders on delivery in TPM domain.
• Communicate regularly with various stakeholders and with internal team to provide updates, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement in TPM area.
• Define technical and functional standards and ensure delivered work meets technical, functional, performance, and business requirements as well as best practices.
• Lead requirements definition and convert requirements into program specifications and necessary system documentation.
• Configure and implement SAP modules based on business requirements including CRM, CBP, TPM, and BW.
• Execute and lead testing process (unit and integration test).
• Aid in the management of third-party vendors.
• Provide support to management regarding strategy and roadmap planning.

Skills

SAP TPM

CRM configuration

Data integration

S/4HANA CCM

Vendor management

TPM project coordination

Testing (unit/integration)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely-related field

Tools

CRM

CBP

TPM

BW

S/4HANA

IBP

Job description

Company Introduction: Lindt & Sprüngli is a Swiss chocolate manufacturer and recognized as a global leader in the market for premium chocolate, offering a large selection of products around the world.

Lindt & Sprüngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of 175 years during which it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate under the key brand Lindt.

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the holding company of the US family of companies Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. and Russell Stover Chocolates Inc.

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. offers a shared-services model acting as the Center of Excellence for the North American market by providing world-class Supply Chain, Project Management, Information Technology, and additional business services to the local entities.

This is an exciting time to join our company as we are further accelerating the success story and market expansion over the next years.

High performing, entrepreneurial, result driven and passionate employees are key success factors for Lindt & Sprüngli.

We are warmly welcoming ambitious talents to join us.

What Lindt & Sprüngli offers:

• A highly passionate team driven for success
• A fast-changing business environment and entrepreneurial mindset
• Central and prime office location in Kansas City next to the Plaza US or international career opportunities within the Lindt Group
• Opportunities to be involved in employee committees
• A flexible work environment offering a hybrid model
• Market competitive compensation, annual bonus and benefits
• And of course – delicious premium chocolate!

Lindt & Sprungli wants employees who align to our core values:

• Excellence: You have passion for what you are doing and strive for excellence
• Innovation: You are constantly looking for new and better ways to deliver success
• Entrepreneurship: You are empowered and accountable for your actions and results
• Responsibility: You act with integrity and treat everyone with respect
• Collaboration: You support your colleagues across disciplines, business segments and geographies

Job Description Summary:

Solution Architect (SAP TPM). Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. Kansas City, Missouri. Responsible for the overall delivery of the SAP services across the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) domain for the Lindt Companies in North America. Lead the delivery of the SAP TPM module for projects and system enhancements, end user support services, system upgrades, migrations, and implementation of new functions and features. Coordinate with internal teams, business users, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on tasks, objectives, and deliverables. Monitor work progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed for TPM area. Build and maintain strong relationships with users and other stakeholders, understanding their business needs and providing solutions that add value. Act as the primary contact for end users and other stakeholders on delivery in TPM domain. Communicate regularly with various stakeholders and with internal team to provide updates, address concerns, and gather feedback for continuous improvement in TPM area. Define technical and functional standards and ensure delivered work meets technical, functional, performance, and business requirements as well as best practices. Lead requirements definition and convert requirements into program specifications and necessary system documentation. Configure and implement SAP modules based on business requirements including CRM (Customer Relationship Management), CBP (Customer Business Planning), TPM, and BW (Business Warehouse). Execute and lead testing process (unit and integration test). Aid in the management of third-party vendors. Provide support to management regarding strategy and roadmap planning.

Salary: $148,495.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely-related field.
• Eight years of experience in any IT role working with SAP TPM.
• Demonstrated understanding of the full implementation cycle of SAP TPM in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Demonstrated ability to configure and customize CRM, master data, pricing, promotion types, planning layout, P&L (Profit and Loss), and enhancement points and customizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the underlying technical underpinnings of SAP.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the trade promotion management end to end business process and the best use of SAP TPM to support the process.
• Demonstrated understanding of S/4HANA Settlement Management using CCM (Condition Contract Management).
• Demonstrated understanding of the interaction of TPM processes with IBP and S/4HANA SD and FICO functions.
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging full capabilities of SAP core functionalities to keep customizations to minimum.
• Demonstrated experience in complex SAP environments.
• Demonstrated experience with integration setup and support of data flows between CRM and S/4.

The person in this position may work from home from any location in the United States.

Looking to grow your career in a dynamic, international setting? Join the Lindt & Sprüngli Group! Together, we thrive to achieve our bold ambitions, powered by our purpose and unique culture of community and mutual support – rooted in a proud tradition, yet always evolving to stay ahead and set new standards. Across our diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally – empowering people to grow, take ownership and shape a sustainable future together. We are a responsible “employer of choice” who provides an inspiring people experience. Together, we build trust, drive innovation, and grow – as individuals and as a business.

Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.