The Solution Architect – Supply Chain will lead the design and delivery of integrated SAP and non-SAP solutions supporting global procurement, planning, inventory, and quality management processes. This role will be responsible for architecting scalable and efficient solutions in a highly customized SAP ECC AFS environment. The position demands hands-on expertise in core supply chain processes, 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 Solution Architect will also manage and mentor a Solution Engineer (Supply Chain) and collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT functions.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Area of Focus
- SAP ECC AFS MM, PP, QM, and IM configuration
- Procurement: master data, PO lifecycle, vendor integration, subcontracting, purchase pricing, vendor portal, work flow approval process
- Planning: MRP, demand and supply planning, inter-plant procurement, production order planning
- Quality Management processes and integration with external systems.
- Integration with SAP IBP demand planning system and other modules of SAP
- Inventory Management and control, custom movement types, material lifecycle management
- Custom reporting, automation tools, and interface design
- Production order planning and integration with material availability
- ABAP-related debugging, enhancements, and collaboration with developers
- System monitoring, performance optimization, and batch processing
- Design, architect and enhance supply chain business processes
Qualifications
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Applications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Preferred: MBA or comparable postgraduate qualification
Experience
- Minimum 3 full lifecycle SAP implementations with solution design ownership
- At least 8–10 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
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From ₹5,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bangalore, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- SAP Supply Chain functional areas (MM, PP, QM, IM): 1 year (Preferred)
- SAP Implementation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
