Integration Architect

Are you ready to make an impact at a global company? We’re looking for a INTEGRATION ARCHITECT to hit the ground running in MEDIA CITY, MANCHESTER you’ll play a critical part in facilitating the development of the right future-state architecture and ensure its effective adoption. You’ll provide overall direction, guidance and definition of architecture programs that effectively supports business strategies.

Your role will be based in our MEDIA CITY, MANCHESTER OFFICE on a hybrid work schedule with around 2 days a week in the office.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Annual bonus circa 6% based on performance.
• 53 Week bonus payment – 1 weeks salary paid in Dec
• Market leading pension

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Be a point of contact for all Integration needs for Kellogg Europe, own the integration-specific aspects, understand/collect requirements and architect solution/design and govern the integration process across all phases of delivery.
• Oversee technical teams in the design, build, test & operation of integration solutions and manage third-party relationships involved in end-to-end integration.
• Work closely with the Solution Architect and Business analysts to design and develop an architecture that allows multiple systems to integrate and fulfil the requirement.
• Analyse business needs to identify technical opportunities that would improve user experience, efficiencies and performance of data and technology.
• Manage EDI implementation with Customers/Suppliers/3PL projects.
• Participate in work-shops - facilitate and document business process mapping to determine appropriate configurations, integration points and event triggers within the B2B framework.
• Assist project SIT and UAT activities such as troubleshooting, reading error messages from mapping software, logging bugs and product enhancements, testing files, etc
• Work closely with sustainment team to assist them on escalated issues (L3 support) and also guidance/training when needed.
• The role is responsible for understanding the business B2B issues and data challenges of the organisation and takes the form of planning and scoping of several inter-related initiatives and helping senior-level business stakeholders make informed decisions about ongoing initiatives and how to tackle them;

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Have excellent knowledge of the use of IBM Sterling Integrator middleware including mapping, Business Process, data validation techniques.
• Have excellent knowledge of B2B technologies including AS2, SFTP and Web Services.
• Knowledge on API management/gateway technologies tool like Mulesoft
• Knowledge and experience on various technical formats such as ad hoc Flat-file, SAP IDOC, XML, EDI and CSV;
• Have excellent working knowledge of EDI standards in EDIFACT & TRADCOMs. Knowledge of API’s an advantage; Experience in Unix/Linux, XML, SQL languages.
• Must have ability to deliver to timescale given tasks; have a flexible and adaptable to approach to these tasks; show a high level of accuracy and speed within a fast-paced environment.
• SAP ERP and related technology – Experience of SAP S4/HANA
• Knowledge of Supply Chain business processes including distribution, logistics and warehousing preferred.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work in a busy environment, with multiple priorities, under pressure and to tight deadlines are a prerequisite of the role;
• Work collaboratively with Business Stakeholders and IT colleagues to ensure that solutions work effectively and plan for future strategic needs and challenges
• Good understanding of project delivery methodologies

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application/CV will be reviewed by a real recruiter. This means it could take us a little while to get back to you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email European.Recruitment@kellogg.com.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We’re proud of our rich and vibrant history and our iconic brands – foods that you grew up with like Crunchy Nut, Corn Flakes, Special K, as well as innovative foods such as Pringles and Pop-Tarts. Today, remaining relevant in an ever-changing world requires a culture of innovation and inclusion, and an appetite for challenging the norm. At Kellogg, you’ll find this is in our DNA. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

To become part of our story requires a commitment to a team that demands the best you’ve got to give. In return, you get to make a meaningful contribution towards how we shape the future, ensuring better days for our planet, our people and our communities. We strive to create a world where people are not just fed but fulfilled and a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their true selves.

We’re results oriented and we ask you to live up to the best you can be. This means you’ll be excited and afraid of the opportunities all around you in equal measure. We’re passionate and incredibly proud of our inclusive culture that balances understanding, accountability and challenge at every step of your journey, for as far as you want to progress. It’s the challenge of a high-performance culture combined with a team first mentality that drives us all forward and brings us closer together. We can be tough, but we’re always kind. We’re at our best when we push each other to become better, recognising and rewarding gr-r-reatness along the way.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion have been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capabilities, and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. We’re a foundation member of the Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Network, dedicated to meaningfully accelerating gender parity and driving inclusion in the European retail & Fasting-Moving Consumer Goods value chain. We’re proud that we’ve reached 50:50 gender parity for all leadership roles ahead of our 2025 target.

There’s a seat for everyone at our table. It’s up to you to make yours count.

So, Make It Happen

Kellogg Recruitment

Alice Victoria Campbell