JD Edwards - Senior Solutions Architect

Hoffman Estates, IL, US

Job ID 7293 Date posted September 8, 2026 Job Category Information Technologies

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a JD Edwards Sr. Solution Architect to join our team in St. Louis, MO. If you enjoy designing, testing, and delivering solutions for Supply Chain Planning in JD Edwards, this position is for you. This position includes working closely with the business-based process owners and key users to ensure that requirements are well defined and that solutions meet those requirements. This role provides subject matter expertise on the related business processes, configuration and data structures within the JDE ERP systems and bolt on Planning applications.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with end users and management to define business requirements and functional specifications. Research emerging solutions and technologies and creates assessments of key benefits and risks of changing technology.
• Experience in identifying opportunities for process optimization, process redesign and/or development of new processes and policies.
• Develop and manage productive relationships within IT and with business leaders and staff.
• Ensures delivery of assigned service requests and regular communication with users during the delivery process.
• Ensures robust test plans are developed to support User Acceptance Testing. Serves as the IT owner of user acceptance testing.
• Ability to manage financial requirements for projects around the globe utilizing outside resource.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience, preferably in Consumer Products or Food Manufacturing.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a senior analyst role designing and implementing ERP solutions, specifically JD Edwards and/or similar Supply Chain Planning tools.
• Strong experience with various software requirements definition, development and quality assurance methodologies. Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience in successfully communicating concepts to both technical staff as well as non-technical business users.
• Strong customer service skills necessary. Must be able to interact with a diverse workforce and be comfortable working in culturally diverse settings and groups

What you’ll get:

• A role that offers variety and the chance to make a visible impact every day.
• Opportunities to work in a global, multi-national environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In additional to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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