Sr Systems Architect

Sr Systems Architect

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite four days per week – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Kohler Co. is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Kohler Co. values and invests in associates, and recognizes that their talent, capability, and engagement support our innovation and growth.  Kohler Co. is committed to creating a workplace that helps associates be their best not merely in their careers, but as a whole person.

As a Sr Systems Architect focusing on EDI integration development, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing our EDI landscape to meet business goals to expand our business.  You will assist with defining, mapping, documenting and implementing integrations with our external customers/vendors, in alignment with industry standards.  You will also guide an experienced team of developers who will assist you to keep Kohler Co. moving forward. You will work with a global team delivering robust solutions to meet the evolving needs of our dynamic organization.  The ideal candidate will have significant experience with IBM WTX.

Functional Skills:

• Collaborate with functional teams and user community to investigate gaps between business needs and current system functionality
• Works closely with the development teams in the design and development phases of the overall integration solution
• Leverage IBM WTX to develop necessary map.
• Assist with technical system documentation
• Create and execute integration test plans/scripts/cases based on technical integration requirements defined in the integration solution documentation.
• Build and maintains a good working relationship with key business stakeholders of IT solutions implemented
• Will be responsible to direct, schedule, motivate and coordinate the activities of IT, user and vendor personnel 
• Actively participate or mentor junior Analysts in troubleshooting of any integration issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledgeable in EDI ANSI X12 standards, EDIFACT, and Tradacoms
• Experience in EDI development, translation, and mapping using  IBM WTX
• Familiarity with different communication protocols (FTP, sFTP, AS2, VAN)
• Experience with integrating with SAP (particularly iDocs)
• Knowledge/Experience with Unix scripting a plus
• Knowledge/Experience with Sterling Web forms a plus
• Knowledge/Experience of IBM B2Bi mapping a plus
• Knowledge/Experience of SAP PO (Process Orchestrator) a plus

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field required
• 10+ years of experience in EDI and Integration
• Experience in Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation preferred
• Proven ability to be adaptable, capable, self-motivated, and confident
• Excellent facilitation and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills to include internal and external communication & documentation

CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.