Solution Architect – Supply Chain

Solution Architect – Supply Chain

Job Code : PAL / SASC / / Job Level : Manager Experience : 8–10 Location : Bangalore Mode : Hyrbid Department : GIT Business Solutions Reports To : Manager, GIT Business Solutions Budget : Market Standard Contact Email ID :

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 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.

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