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But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.\n\nOVERVIEW\nThis position plays a significant role in the definition and implementation of our over-arching SAP S/4 solutions and applications strategy, including functional roadmaps, architecture, design and implementation for Supply Chain solutions. This role performs work that is highly complex, varied in nature, and spans multiple functional areas. It also seeks to ensure optimum utilization of existing core platforms and their integration while considering and / or facilitating the justified deployment of new technologies in response to business requirements. As a Lead Solution Architect, you will be part of our SAP Platform & Strategic Initiatives team. 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