Architect eudr to manufacture industry

Our partner company is presently engaged in a project dedicated to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The EUDR Regulation, officially enacted and enforced in June 2023, is designed to combat deforestation and forest degradation linked to specific products entering or departing from the EU market. These products primarily include agricultural crops, as well as wood products and solid biofuels. The primary provisions of this regulation are set to take effect in December 2024.

The scope of the EUDR impact at this company extends across various facets and processes, spanning from wood supply to the final product. This impact influences key areas such as Wood Supply, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales (B2B). In light of this, we are seeking an adept architect with industry expertise to contribute to the detailed solution for the EUDR project. This involves delineating the existing architecture and the envisioned solution company-wide.

The ramifications of the EUDR on processes and IT solutions will manifest at both regional (Europe) and local (mill) levels. The consultant’s role will encompass evaluating potential standard solutions, aligning them with the organizations target architecture requirements, and defining a tactical solution and roadmap toward the target. Collaboration is crucial, necessitating close interaction with business personnel and experts in Wood Supply, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations, as well as IT professionals within the campany and external application vendors.

We are specifically seeking a consultant with a proven track record in the solution architect role within the manufacturing industry, with a preference for experience in Paper and Pulp. Additional beneficial experience includes involvement in Regulatory Projects and Sustainability Projects. The project’s work and documentation will be conducted in English.

 Role description and objectives: 

The overarching goal is to establish an EUDR solution at the company that aligns with project timelines and adheres to this organizations strategy and overall target architecture. Given the urgency imposed by tight deadlines, the primary objective is to conceptualize an initial version of the solution and chart a roadmap toward the ultimate target solution. This effort must be seamlessly integrated with other pivotal transformation projects underway at the company, focusing on the implementation of novel processes and solutions within the EUDR framework.

In order to facilitate the design process, it is imperative to gather accurate information about the existing processes and solutions currently in place at the company. This necessitates continual collaboration and coordination with both Business experts and IT personnel, encompassing individuals from within this organizaion and external application vendors. This collaborative approach is vital to ensuring the success of the EUDR solution and its alignment with broader organizational objectives.

Key responsibilities of this role:

Take charge of shaping and designing the solution architecture, encompassing processes, information, and applications, for EUDR at this company. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, this organizations strategy, and the enterprise-level target architecture.
Ensure the initial solution developed in the project meets the first deadline and adheres to the target. Document any deviations from the target and propose a roadmap to achieve the future target.
Lead efforts to refine and confirm facts related to current processes and solutions within the EUDR scope at this company. Assist in planning and executing changes to the current solutions for processes within the EUDR scope.
Evaluate standard solutions and determine their feasibility and integration into the overall EUDR solution.
Serve as the liaison, connecting with development resources within the organization for internal systems and vendors for external systems. Collaborate with technical architects responsible for integration and infrastructure, though not directly assuming the technical architect role.
Identify and manage any interrelations with other domains, transformations, or ongoing projects within the company. Collaborate with business and IT staff from these areas to resolve issues and ensure seamless integration with EUDR efforts.

Skills and experience required:

Minimum of 5 years of experience demonstrating expertise in the aforementioned areas.
Proficient in comprehending and articulating processes, information, systems, and information flows.
Capability to grasp architecture at both Enterprise Architecture (EA) and solution levels.
Skill in identifying and outlining key solution options along with their significant consequences for decision-makers.
Effective communication skills to convey technical and business-related information to diverse audiences, including technical staff and business stakeholders.

Experience in Manufacturing Industry: 

Proven experience in designing solutions, encompassing processes, information flows, and applications, within the manufacturing and/or process industry.
In-depth understanding of processes and concepts related to supply chain, procurement, and operations within manufacturing and/or process industries.
While not necessarily a business expert, a minimum of one substantial project experience within the Manufacturing and/or Process industry is essential.
Mandatory experience in the manufacturing industry, with additional preference given to experience in the process industry or paper and pulp.

Personal Skills:

Capable of independently planning and leading work while maintaining a collaborative team-player mindset.
Pedagogic approach with the ability to visualize both current and future states of the solution.
Effective communication skills to interact with individuals within both business and IT domains.

Location: Stockholm (Solna) Some workshops may also be conducted at different mills across Europe.
Scope: 0,5 FTE from March 2024 – June 2024 with possible extension of the assignment