Solution Architect - Supply Chain

TLDR

Lead the design of scalable SAP solutions in a hybrid environment, integrating inventory and procurement processes while mentoring a Solution Engineer.

Job Level: Manager
Department: GIT Business Solutions
Location: Bangalore,India
Mode - Hybrid
Reports to: Manager, GIT Business Solutions
Budget – Market Standard

Job Summary
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 planresources 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

Required Competencies
(Refer to MGI standard competency framework for core behavioral expectations.)

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