Principal Solution Architect – Supply Chain Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture and Strategy
• Own the Supply Chain architecture vision and roadmap across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Supplier Collaboration.
• Define scalable and standardized SAP S/4HANA designs (MM, SD, EWM, PP, TM, GTS, and Ariba integration).
• Evaluate and rationalize existing processes; drive standardization and simplification aligned to enterprise goals.
• Lead design governance through the Architecture Review Board ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to connect supply chain roadmaps with Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality domains.
• Solution Delivery and Design Leadership
• Lead end-to-end design for supply chain initiatives — from concept to go-live — ensuring seamless data flow across sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and finance.
• Translate business needs into system capabilities leveraging SAP best practices (S/4HANA Public/Private Cloud).
• Oversee integration architecture between SAP and non-SAP systems (IBP, Palantir, BTP, Workato, Mendix).
• Collaborate with business SMEs to document “as-is” and “to-be” process flows and establish future-state capability models.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, trade, and audit controls in supply chain processes.
• Process Transformation
• Partner with Operations, Planning, and Procurement teams to identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Introduce automation, AI/ML-enabled demand forecasting, and supplier collaboration enhancements.
• Drive data governance and master data integrity across Material Master, Supplier Master, and transactional data.
• Governance and Leadership
• Act as a key member of IT leadership, driving supply chain transformation programs and stakeholder alignment.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts, developers, and partner teams working within the supply chain domain.
• Define architectural standards, integration models, and reusability frameworks across projects.
• Collaborate with the Production Support team to ensure solutions are maintainable post-implementation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience:
• 15+ years in end-to-end supply chain process and system transformation.
• Deep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM, GTS, and Ariba.
• Proven experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or equivalent advanced planning tools.
• Understanding of SAP BTP, APIs, and integration frameworks for connecting SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Hands-on experience in greenfield and brownfield SAP implementations.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive supply chains preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of data architecture, analytics integration, and control frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps.

Pay

Base pay between $190,000 - $245,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.