Accelerator DT Technical Architect, Supply Chain

Job Description:

Who are we

Accelerator is Mars Snackings growth engine focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator the Better For You portfolio includes KIND RXBAR Nutri-Grain Special K Bars and Pure Organic and within Tasty & Wholesome the portfolio includes Eggo Rice Krispies Treats and Pop Tarts. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business we are driving innovation accelerating performance and transforming how we work through data automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Were looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If youre looking to be a part of an inspiring energetic and entrepreneurial environment youve found the right place.

What youll do

Reporting to the Accelerator DT Manufacturing Make R&D and QFS Domain Sr. Manager this role is part of the Digital Technologies organization supporting Accelerator including KIND Tru Fru Natures Bakery and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for shaping and governing technology solutions across the TLT portfolio including Supply Chain Planning Manufacturing Logistics and R&D/QFS while defining technology roadmaps evaluating solution options establishing architecture standards and identifying opportunities to leverage AI Digital Twins advanced analytics and emerging technologies that support Accelerators long-term digital strategy.

As Accelerator continues to evolve this role will provide architecture leadership across multiple business priorities serving as a trusted advisor who bridges business and technology to shape future-state capabilities guide investment decisions and drive scalable integrated solutions across the enterprise. Working closely with business stakeholders product teams Enterprise Architecture and delivery partners this individual will combine architecture expertise with strong business analysis skills to assess opportunities translate business requirements into solution recommendations support vendor evaluations and RFPs shape initiatives from concept through delivery and provide hands-on problem solving across the TLT portfolio. The role balances strategic planning with day-to-day execution helping ensure solutions are practical standardized and scalable while fostering innovation reducing technical debt and preventing one-off solutions that limit future growth.

Job Responsibilities

Architecture Strategy & Roadmap Development

• Partner with TLT Domain Leads to understand business priorities and translate them into technology roadmaps.

• Define future-state architecture strategies that support Accelerators long-term business objectives.

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI automation Digital Twins analytics and emerging technologies to create business value.

• Support business case development and technology investment decisions.

Solution Assessment & Early Project Shaping

• Lead solution assessments for new business initiatives and technology opportunities.

• Evaluate technology options platforms and vendor capabilities against business requirements and architecture standards.

• Support RFPs vendor selections proof-of-concepts and technology due diligence activities.

• Provide architecture guidance during project intake discovery and design phases.

Architecture Governance & Standards

• Establish and maintain architecture principles standards and reference architectures across the TLT portfolio.

• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture security data and integration standards.

• Review solution designs and help prevent siloed or plant-specific implementations that do not scale across Accelerator.

• Drive reuse standardization and simplification across business capabilities and technology platforms.

Cross-Functional Delivery Support

• Work closely with Product Owners Business Analysts Delivery Teams and Solution Architects to ensure successful execution of initiatives.

• Provide architecture leadership across Manufacturing Planning Supply Chain Quality R&D and digital transformation programs.

• Support integration strategies across ERP Planning Manufacturing Data & Analytics AI and operational technology ecosystems.

• Balance strategic architecture direction with practical hands-on support when required.

Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Drive adoption of AI-enabled capabilities including Microsoft Copilot advanced analytics and intelligent automation.

• Assess and guide opportunities related to Digital Twins smart manufacturing connected operations and data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and innovation teams to evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Engineering Computer Science Supply Chain or related field.

• 8 years of experience in Solution Architecture Enterprise Architecture Business Architecture or related technology consulting roles.

• Experience supporting supply chain planning manufacturing quality or operational business domains.

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and roadmaps.

• Experience facilitating business and technical workshops with senior stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of systems integration cloud platforms data architecture and enterprise applications.

• Experience evaluating technology solutions supporting vendor selections and contributing to RFP processes.

• Ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on contributor.

• Strong communication influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience supporting Manufacturing technologies including SAP PP MES OT/IT integration or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Experience supporting Planning capabilities such as Demand Planning Supply Planning IBP APO Blue Yonder Kinaxis or equivalent platforms.

• Knowledge of Digital Twin technologies and connected operations architectures.

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot GenAI automation or AI-enabled business solutions.

• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Food & Beverage Manufacturing or Supply Chain industries.

• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Azure Microsoft Fabric and modern integration platforms.

• TOGAF Azure SAP or related architecture certifications.
  
  What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.