Chief Supply Chain Architect

Job Title: Chief Supply Chain Architect

The role of Chief Supply Chain Architect involves leading the design and delivery of integrated SAP and non-SAP solutions that support global procurement, planning, inventory, and quality management processes.

This position demands hands-on expertise in core supply chain processes, a strong understanding of MRP and planning logic, experience with cloud-based planning tools such as SAP IBP, and the ability to guide technical teams to deliver tailored automation solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting scalable and efficient solutions in a highly customized SAP ECC AFS environment. They will also manage and mentor a Solution Engineer (Supply Chain) and collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT functions.

• Support global SAP supply chain solution implementations across end-to-end procurement, planning, and inventory processes
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements that add measurable business value
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and architect functional and technical solutions that promote global standards, integration, and automation
• Prepare and maintain detailed solution design documentation and functional specifications
• Configure and support SAP modules including MM, QM, PP, and IM; design custom solutions for procurement, subcontracting, inter-company transactions, and production planning
• Architect automated solutions involving ABAP enhancements, user exits, custom reports, movement types, and forms
• Manage inbound goods planning, procurement-related master data, vendor portal integration, and lifecycle management
• Lead the implementation and support of MRP, demand/supply planning logic, and custom reporting
• Integrate SAP ECC with SAP IBP and other cloud-based or external planning tools
• Monitor batch jobs, interfaces, process chains, and ensure system stability across planning and inventory functions
• Lead system testing cycles and user acceptance testing; oversee smooth deployment of solution changes into production
• Work with supply chain stakeholders to plan road map for 6-12 months and plan resources accordingly
• Guide and mentor the Solution Engineer – Supply Chain on daily tasks, architecture alignment, and delivery timelines
• Respond to service requests efficiently and provide timely communication to stakeholders
• Collaborate with development teams on solution implementation, ensure alignment to system architecture, scalability, and performance
• Execute responsibilities in special projects, adhering to timelines, and escalate risks as needed
• Leverage existing tools and knowledge assets to reduce duplication and accelerate delivery of robust solutions
• Follow prescribed Solution Manager processes and maintain full documentation lifecycle (CC, FS, TS)
• Leverage and deploy Generative AI-assisted data analytics and apply logical constructs to custom programming steps to design efficient, scalable business solutions with minimal reliance on development resources

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Applications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 3 full lifecycle SAP implementations with solution design ownership
• At least 8 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain functional areas (MM, PP, QM, IM)
• Experience with procurement planning, subcontracting, inter-company procurement, MRP, and lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience with SAP IBP or equivalent cloud-based planning tools (preferred)
• Experience with ABAP debugging and collaboration on custom developments
• Knowledge of APO, SRM (preferred)
• Designed and architected solutions to support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes, including integration of SAP systems with internal and external applications
• Proven track record of designing scalable custom solutions in highly customized SAP environments, working in SAP AFS environment would be preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills, system troubleshooting capabilities, and ability to work across global time zones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in working with international clients in USA and Europe.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven