Supply Chain Planning Architect - AI & SAP IBP

About the role

A Supply Chain Planning Systems Architect designs and governs technology solutions (like SAP Integrated Business Planning, and S/4HANA, integration platforms) to optimize end-to-end supply chain planning processes (forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, Sales & Operations Planning, etc.), bridging business needs with technical reality, ensuring scalability, security, and integration, and leading roadmap development for digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Vision: Develop the architecture vision and roadmap for the digital supply chain, aligning with enterprise goals.
• Design & Architecture: Create detailed system designs, blueprints, and models for complex supply chain applications (SAP IBP, S/4HANA, MS4, etc.).
• Integration Leadership: Design integration strategies, data contracts, and APIs for seamless data flow between SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Technology Evaluation: Research and recommend new technologies (AI, analytics, etc.) to improve efficiency and innovation.
• Governance & Standards: Lead design governance, ensuring solutions meet security, reliability, and scalability standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business leaders, enterprise architects, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Solution Delivery: Oversee end-to-end design for major initiatives, from concept to implementation.

Education & Experience

• Recommended Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, or any other related technical major.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in supply chain, supply chain management, supply chain operations, or a related field.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
• International travelling – 25–50% of the time required.
• Role requires international collaboration and late shifts if candidate is based in EMEA region.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Extensive experience in supply chain planning (forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, Sales & Operations Planning, etc.) solution architecture and autonomous planning.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of ERP (SAP IBP, S/4HANA a plus), integration platforms, data management, and modern software engineering.
• Artificial intelligence acumen required and direct experience building AI solutions preferred.
• Architectural Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks like SAP, HANA, Data Lake, and data engineering integration.
• Deployment of AI model for planning.
• Supply Chain Planning domain expertise is required.
• Deep expertise in SAP system capabilities is preferred.
• Advanced communication and influencing skills, including a proven ability to drive change.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including 4–12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Pay

The pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.