Solutions Architect, IFS

Vera Herbals, LLC

Senior-level IFS Solutions Architect optimizing ERP systems and processes for Gaia Herbs. Collaborating on strategic initiatives supporting manufacturing and finance workflows.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and structure business process changes to drive improvements within Gaia Herbs’ IFS ERP system, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and operational goals.
Gather and translate business and user requirements in consultation with business managers and end users to develop functional specifications.
Conduct root cause analysis with business users to identify areas for improvement, outline project objectives, define project scope, estimate resources, and determine functional and technical specifications.
Develop and oversee testing strategies to ensure the ERP system meets established requirements and specifications.
Support business initiatives through IFS demonstrations and documentation of processes and functional requirements.
Transform business and technical requirements into focused, customer-centric solutions that meet Gaia Herbs' needs.
Stay current with IFS capabilities, offering guidance and training to ensure effective system utilization.
Manage and coordinate vendor partners to ensure smooth project implementation and resolution of issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of ERP experience, with at least 2 years in a Solutions Architect role, specifically within IFS ERP V.9 or V.10+ environments.
Two or more implementations as a Solution Architect or Functional Analyst with a focus on finance and manufacturing modules.
Strong knowledge of IFS ERP architecture, especially in configurable manufacturing environments.
Proficient understanding of business process frameworks and the ability to apply architectural principles to enterprise solutions.
Familiarity with business processes including Order to Cash and Procure to Pay, with a proven track record of implementing improvements within these areas.
Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies for project implementation.
Effective communication skills, capable of clearly conveying technical requirements to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with an ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Potential exposure to hazards in a manufacturing environment during infrequent visits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

IFS ERPERP implementationroot cause analysisbusiness process frameworksAgile methodologyWaterfall methodologyfunctional specificationstechnical specificationscustomer-centric solutionsconfigurable manufacturing

Soft Skills

effective communicationanalytical skillsdecision-makinginfluencingguiding cross-functional teams

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in information systemsBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in a related technical field