SAP SCM Architect

Job Description

Hands-on S/4HANA SCM Architect who can lead design and build across planning, procurement, manufacturing, warehouse, and fulfillment, while configuring, prototyping, and guiding build teams. You will set the end-to-end SCM solution blueprint, integrate with adjacent platforms (IBP, BTP, Integration Suite), and drive delivery from discovery to hypercare.

Scope & Solution Domains

• Planning: MRP Live, demand/supply planning, PP/PP-DS basics, aATP substitutions/allocations/backorders.
• Procurement: MM/P2P, source-to-contract, pricing/conditions, supplier collaboration, consignment/subcontracting.
• Manufacturing: Discrete/process/repetitive, routings/BoMs, shop-floor execution, quality gates (QM), serialization/traceability.
• Logistics & Fulfillment: EWM (decentralized/embedded), inbound/outbound, slotting & rearrangement, labor mgmt basics, TM integration, shipping & global trade considerations.
• Data & Analytics: Master data governance touchpoints (MDG), migration/cutover, inventory accuracy, KPIs and operational reporting (CDS/Embedded Analytics).
• Integration: SAP Integration Suite (CPI), IDoc/OData/API Mgmt, EDI partners, 3PL/WMS/TMS, MES, and IBP.
• Extensibility: SAP BTP side-by-side apps (RAP/CAP), Fiori/UI5 for operational UX, workflow, and exception handling.

Responsibilities

• Own the SCM architecture for S/4 programs (Greenfield/Brownfield/Selective Data Transition) from blueprint to go-live.
• Configure hands-on in core SCM areas (MM, PP, EWM; aATP), build prototypes, and guide fit-to-standard vs. extension decisions.
• Define E2E process designs (Plan-Buy-Make-Move-Sell), NFRs, and cutover strategies; lead conference-room pilots and solution demos.
• Lead integration design with IBP, CPI, 3PL/MES/TMS; define data models, error handling, monitoring, and operational runbooks.
• Drive performance and resilience (batch strategies, wave picking, MFS handshakes, aATP performance, inventory accuracy).
• Establish governance & quality: solution standards, testing strategy (incl. Tosca/automation where relevant), and transport controls.
• Partner with delivery leads and account teams on estimation, proposals, and solution reviews; support pre-sales and SOWs.
• Mentor consultants; uplevel configuration, documentation quality, and client communication.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 15+ years SAP experience with 7+ years focused on S/4HANA SCM (public/private cloud or on-prem).
• Led 3+ end-to-end S/4 implementations in SCM as solution/enterprise architect.
• Deep hands-on expertise in MM, PP, and EWM (must-have) and practical knowledge of aATP and QM.
• Proven EWM design (waves, slotting, HU management, RF, yard mgmt basics; decentralized vs. embedded).
• Solid integration background: CPI/EDI/IDoc/API, 3PL/TMS/MES, and IBP process alignment.
• Strong cutover/data migration experience (material master, BoM/routings, open POs/PRs, inventory balances).
• Excellent stakeholder management with VP/CXO audiences; crisp documentation and decision logs.
• Builder-leader: can architect and configure.
• Pragmatic, outcome-driven, strong ownership.
• Exceptional communicator; coaches teams to high standards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with RISE with SAP, private cloud, and hyperscalers (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Exposure to PP-DS, TM, GTS, and serialization/GS1.
• SAP certifications in S/4 SCM/EWM/MM/PP; IBP exposure a plus.
• Familiarity with Tosca or other test automation; knowledge of MDG.