Supply Chain Solution Architect

About Thoucentric:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex Supply Chain Planning programs ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.

• Solution Architect

  for planning engagements translate business goals into scalable, high-performing process and system designs.
• Lead blueprinting and solution design workshops; ensure alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.
• Provide functional expertise across

  Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Distribution Planning, MRP, Replenishment Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Network Optimization

  .
• Work across multiple Supply Chain Planning technologies (

  o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan

  , etc.), with openness to learn and lead on any platform.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships at senior levels; act as a trusted advisor on business process improvement and planning transformation.
• Oversee program governance, project reviews, and proactive risk management across multi-vendor and global delivery models.
• Bring structure and direction to unstructured or ambiguous client environments, driving clarity and alignment across stakeholders.

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and guide project teams, ensuring delivery excellence, discipline, and accountability.
• Build internal capability through structured training, knowledge sharing, and best practice documentation.
• Create and maintain reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks to improve solutioning speed and quality.

Account Management & Practice Growth

• Partner with engagement and account leaders to drive client satisfaction, renewals, and new business opportunities.
• Support

  presales activities

  solutioning, proposal development, client workshops, and executive presentations.
• Develop

  case studies, point-of-views, and solution collaterals

  that strengthen Thoucentrics positioning in the Supply Chain Planning space.
• Contribute to the evolution of the practice by mentoring future leaders and driving thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience:

  1518 years of experience in

  Supply Chain Planning consulting, delivery leadership, or solution architecture

  roles.

• Functional Depth:

  Expertise in planning concepts statistical forecasting, constraint-based supply planning, S&OP, inventory optimization, and network planning.

• Solutioning Skills:

  Proven experience in leading design/blueprinting, architecture definition, and end-to-end solution ownership.

• Technology Exposure:

  Hands-on experience with at least one leading planning platform (

  o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan

  ) with readiness to work across technologies.

• Leadership Skills:

  Ability to lead large, cross-functional teams across geographies and manage multiple priorities.

• Consulting Mindset:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly.

• Communication:

  Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills for effective stakeholder management.

Educational Qualifications:

• Strong educational background from reputed engineering and/or management institutions.
• Advanced degree (MBA / MS in Supply Chain or Operations) preferred but not mandatory.