IT Architect, Enterprise Applications (TPM)

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, preferably within CPG or FMCG.
• Hands-on experience with Trade Promotion Management (TPM) platforms (e.g., Vistex, or similar).
• Strong TPM experience (e.g., Vistex, SAP TPM) with customer centric process design.
• Proven experience integrating TPM and ERP systems (SAP ECC / S/4HANA required).
• Technical & Functional Skills
• Deep understanding of CPG trade processes: promotions, pricing, rebates, deductions, and accruals.
• Strong integration architecture knowledge (APIs, middleware, batch vs real-time).
• Experience with data models, reporting, and analytics related to trade spend.
• Familiarity with SAP SD, FI, pricing, and order-to-cash processes is a strong asset.
• Leadership & Communication
• Ability to influence without authority and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• Experience working with vendors, SIs, and internal delivery teams.
• We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
• Salary: From $114,690 to $150,535
• *Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
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• In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyla

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Additional Information

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Overview of the role: Saputo Inc. is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of a Trade Promotion Management (TPM) transformation within the Saputo organization. This role is accountable for defining and governing the end to end solution architecture across TPM, ERP, and analytics platforms to enable scalable, integrated, and business aligned capabilities supporting trade promotion planning, execution, pricing, rebates, and deductions. The Solution Architect will act as the technical and architectural authority, working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, system integrators, and vendors to ensure successful implementation and long term sustainability of the solution landscape. How you will make contributions that matter: Architecture & Solution Design Own the end-to-end solution architecture for TPM, ensuring alignment with business strategy and enterprise architecture standards. Design and configure scalable, future-proof solutions supporting: Trade promotions planning, budgeting and execution Promotion performance, ROI analysis and advanced reporting/analytics Define integration patterns, in collaboration with the Enterprise Architecture team, between TPM, ERP (e.g., SAP ECC / S/4HANA), and analytics platforms. Ensure architecture supports global, multi‑region, and evolving business requirements. Implementation Leadership Serve as technical lead for TPM implementations (e.g., Vistex, or similar platforms). Define system landscape, logical and physical architectures, and integration patterns (real‑time vs. batch, APIs, middleware). Guide system configuration, customization, data migration, testing strategy, and cutover planning. Partner with system integrators and external vendors, ensuring architectural integrity, quality, and adherence to standards. Provide architectural oversight through design reviews, build phases, and post‑go‑live optimization. Business & Stakeholder Engagement Translate business requirements into clear, actionable designs. Influence cross‑functional stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Trade Marketing, IT) without direct authority. Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that is accessible to business and executive audiences. You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

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