Job Description

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.

    • 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.

    • 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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