Supply Chain Architect
Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world's most advanced assistive solutions.
At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Key Tasks
IT Solution Architecture (Primary Accountability)
Serve as the IT architectural authority for Supply Chain and Operations-related applications and integrations.
Analyze business needs and translate them into end-to-end IT solution designs that support supply chain processes and methodologies.
Define and maintain current-state and target-state architectures, including application landscape, integrations, and data flows.
Evaluate solution options (standard platform capabilities, configuration, enhancements, or third-party tools) and recommend best-fit approaches.
Produce clear functional and architectural documentation for delivery teams and external partners.
Systems Enablement of Supply Chain Methodologies
Enable and support Operations supply chain methodologies (e.g., S&OP, planning cycles, master data governance, performance management) through system design and configuration.
Partner with Operations process owners to ensure workflows, controls, and data structures are consistently reflected in IT systems.
Support the definition and implementation of KPIs and reporting structures by ensuring accurate, reliable system data.
ERP, Planning & Data Systems Support
Act as IT owner or SME for Supply Chain-related system components, such as ERP planning modules, MRP-related configuration, planning tools, and reporting/analytics solutions.
Support master data governance (items, suppliers, planning parameters, reorder points, pricing) in partnership with business owners.
Identify system gaps, technical debt, and improvement opportunities; define enhancement roadmaps aligned with Operations priorities.
Operational Stability, Change & Continuous Improvement
Support incident, problem, and change management for supply chain systems to ensure operational stability.
Provide architectural input during releases, upgrades, and major incidents, including impact and dependency analysis.
Drive continuous improvement of system reliability, usability, and scalability in support of Operations performance.
Compliance, Validation & Vendor Alignment
Ensure solutions comply with internal IT standards, security requirements, and applicable software validation expectations.
Support audits and documentation related to supply chain systems when required.
Ensure vendor solutions and contracts align with business needs and architectural direction.
Why Permobil is a great next step for you!
You'll make a difference. Every day.
Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.
You'll make your mark as part of our future
We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.
You'll feel welcome from day one
We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.
You can have a lifestyle you love
you're always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.
Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd - you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.
Your Background
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
6-10+ years of experience in IT roles supporting Operations and/or Supply Chain systems.
Proven experience in solution architecture, system design, or senior application support roles.
Hands-on experience supporting ERP and planning environments used for supply chain execution.
Information
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition Partner, at Zachary.Blaisdell@permobil.com.
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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.
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More about Permobil
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users' needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
