Principal Solution Architect - Oracle Cloud ERP

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Oracle ERP- Principal Solution Architect to lead and oversee the architectural strategy for our Global Supply Chain domain. Reporting directly to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our IT landscape as it relates to the supply chain, with a particular focus on driving our ERP transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise architecture, ERP transformations, and a proven track record in the global consumer product goods (CPG) sector, preferably utilizing Oracle Cloud.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

ERP Transformation Leadership:

Serve as the architectural leader for the Oracle Cloud ERP transformation within the Global Supply Chain domain.

Provide a structured framework to assess the current IT landscape, design the future state with the new Oracle Cloud ERP system, and guide the transition process.

Ensure alignment between business strategy and the new technology, minimizing disruptions, and maximizing transformation benefits.

Current State Analysis:

Map out the existing IT infrastructure, including applications, data flows, integrations, and business processes.

Identify areas of inefficiency, gaps, and improvement opportunities in the current IT landscape.

Future State Design:

Define the target architecture for the new Oracle Cloud ERP system, considering factors like system integration, data migration, and potential impact on existing applications.

Collaborate with stakeholders to align future-state architecture with business objectives.

Gap Analysis:

Identify discrepancies between the current and desired state to ensure readiness for the Oracle Cloud ERP transformation.

Highlight required changes in applications, processes, or integrations to meet transformation goals.

Roadmap Development:

Create a detailed, phased plan for transitioning from the current system to the new ERP.

Define timelines, milestones, and key deliverables to ensure timely execution.

Decision Support:

Provide insights and recommendations on technology selection, vendor evaluation, and risk mitigation.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership during critical decision-making processes.

Integration Management:

Oversee the integration of the ERP system with existing applications, ensuring seamless data flow and operational continuity.

Collaborate with IT teams to manage technical complexities and dependencies.

Governance and Compliance:

Establish architectural guidelines, standards, and practices to ensure the ERP system aligns with organizational governance and compliance requirements.

Monitor adherence to these standards throughout the transformation.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in Oracle Solution architecture, with a focus on the supply chain domain, with at least 2 full cycle implementation of Oracle Order Management ( O2I )/ Distribution Management, Procurement Management, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management (Including Intercompany movements) and Costing.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to address complex challenges effectively.

• Proven track record leading ERP transformations, preferably in the global consumer product goods (CPG) industry using Oracle Cloud will be preferred.

• Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, data flows, application integrations, and business process optimization.

• Strong knowledge in EDI integrations with Oracle Cloud Order management and procurement

• Strong Knowledge in following Technical Areas:

   - ADF Frameworks, Workflow - Business Process Management (BPM),

   - Reports–Development of BI Publisher Reports 

   - Data Loading -FDBI, HCM Data loader 

   - PL/SQL – Queries & creating stored procedures

• Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization will be preferred.

• Strong understanding of cloud PaaS, preferably Oracle Cloud will be preferred.

• Having Oracle Certification is plus

• 10-25% Travel required.

The annual base salary range for this position is between 163,000 and $200,000 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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