Supply Chain Planning Architect - AI & SAP IBP
About The Position
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 duties include creating systems, data and process architectural blueprints, defining data flows, selecting technologies (enterprise, analytics, AI, etc.), ensuring adherence to standards, and collaborating with business and IT leaders for strategic alignment.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in supply chain planning (forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, Sales & Operations Planning, etc.) solution architecture and autonomous planning.
- 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.
- 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.
- Effective Communication
- Strong analytical and presentational skills
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Leadership skills to drive strategic change.
- Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.
Nice To Haves
- Deep expertise in SAP systems capabilities is preferred.
- Direct experience building AI solutions preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop the architecture vision and roadmap for the digital supply chain, aligning with enterprise goals.
- Create detailed system designs, blueprints, and models for complex supply chain applications (SAP IBP, S/4HANA, MS4, etc.).
- Design integration strategies, data contracts, and APIs for seamless data flow between SAP and non-SAP systems.
- Research and recommend new technologies (AI, analytics, etc.) to improve efficiency and innovation.
- Lead design governance, ensuring solutions meet security, reliability, and scalability standards.
- Partner with business leaders, enterprise architects, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Oversee end-to-end design for major initiatives, from concept to implementation.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
