Salesforce Architect - Manufacturing

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Job Description

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Position: Salesforce Architect - Manufacturing

Location: Remote

Duration: Long-term Contract

Direct Client Need

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Salesforce Architect with Manufacturing Domain Experience is a pivotal role responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Salesforce solutions tailored specifically for manufacturing organizations. This role requires a deep understanding of both Salesforce architecture and manufacturing processes, enabling the architect to translate business requirements into scalable, efficient, and innovative Salesforce solutions. The architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver comprehensive Salesforce solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence within the manufacturing sector.

Professional Qualifications-

Solution Design and Architecture:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand manufacturing processes, workflows, and requirements, and translate them into scalable Salesforce solutions.

• Design end-to-end Salesforce architectures that integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.

• Leverage Salesforce best practices and industry standards to architect solutions that support complex manufacturing processes, including inventory management, supply chain, production planning, and quality control.

Customization and Configuration:

• Configure Salesforce platform features, modules, and components (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Community Cloud) to meet specific manufacturing use cases and requirements.

• Develop custom Salesforce applications, objects, fields, workflows, and automation to streamline manufacturing operations and enhance user productivity.

• Implement advanced features such as Lightning Web Components, Apex code, Visualforce pages, and integrations with external systems (e.g., ERP, MES, PLM) to extend Salesforce functionality.

Integration and Data Management:

• Design and implement data integration solutions to synchronize data between Salesforce and manufacturing systems, ensuring real-time visibility and consistency across the organization.

• Configure and optimize data models, relationships, and hierarchies within Salesforce to support complex manufacturing data structures and reporting requirements.

• Implement data governance practices, including data quality, data security, and data privacy measures, to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of manufacturing data.

Performance Optimization and Scalability:

• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of Salesforce solutions to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and scalability for manufacturing use cases.

• Evaluate and recommend platform enhancements, add-ons, and optimizations to improve the performance and scalability of Salesforce applications within manufacturing environments.

• Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to assess hardware, network, and integration requirements and ensure optimal performance of Salesforce solutions.

Governance and Compliance:

• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for managing Salesforce configurations, customizations, and releases within manufacturing organizations.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FDA regulations for medical device manufacturing) and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) when designing and implementing Salesforce solutions.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to governance standards and identify areas for improvement or risk mitigation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Engage with business stakeholders, executives, and end-users to gather requirements, provide updates, and solicit feedback throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, operations, and IT, to align Salesforce initiatives with business goals and objectives.

• Build strong relationships with third-party vendors, consultants, and Salesforce ecosystem partners to leverage expertise, resources, and best practices for manufacturing solutions.

Skills

• Salesforce certifications, such as Certified Application Architect or Certified System Architect, are highly desirable.

• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, including but not limited to Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Process Builder.

• Experience with Field Service Lightning and expertise in integrating Salesforce with ecommerce platforms (e.g., Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Magento, Shopify).

• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and integration patterns.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Salesforce certifications, including Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Salesforce Certified Application Architect, and Salesforce Certified System Architect.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions, with specific experience in the manufacturing domain.

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, workflows, and best practices, including supply chain management, production planning, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency in Salesforce platform capabilities, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Community Cloud, Lightning Platform, and Salesforce Einstein Analytics.

• Strong technical skills in Salesforce customization (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components), data modeling, integration (REST, SOAP, ETL), and security.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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