The Solution Architect for Planning in the Digital Enterprise Technology : Supply Chain and Manufacturing (DET:SCM) team is responsible for providing thought leadership and influence the organization to adopt enterprise level processes and solutions in various aspects of Supply Chain Planning. This role would also require an understanding of product data flow and end to end solution architecture in the areas of Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory management for Engineer To Order (ETO), Configure to Order (CTO) and Make/Assemble to Order(M/ATO) business scenarios. The architect would need the technical skills required to participate in designing, selling, and delivering professional service projects in the field of software technology as per the Architecture guidelines and standards. He/she should be able to identify business issues, handle them effectively, envision and architect suitable solutions and discuss them with the business leadership, delivery teams, solutions team and information management teams. Designs Technical/business Architectures, including development, runtime and operations architectures. The role would be in the DET Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. This role will also include responsibility for coordination of the development of architectural frameworks, as well as leading architectural domains such as technical, information security, data and/or applications. Solution Design and Architecture: Develop comprehensive solution architectures for supply chain S and OP processes, leveraging systems like SAP and Kinaxis technologies to meet business requirements. - System Integration: Lead the integration of various supply chain systems and ensure seamless data flow between source systems, data harmonization lakes and S and OP systems. - Process Optimization: Analyze current supply chain processes and identify opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross:functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT, and external partners, to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. - Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring the implementation of robust and scalable solutions. - Project Management: Supports managing of project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. - Documentation and Training: Develop detailed documentation and provide training to end:users and support teams to ensure effective utilization of the implemented solutions. - Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance our supply chain solutions. Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred. - Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management and S and OP Demand and Supply Planning with at least 5 years of experience in solution architecture. - Technical Skills: Data modeling for data harmonization and readiness - Extensive experience with S and OP tools like SAP IBP and/or Kinaxis RapidResponse. - Proficient in system integration, data modeling, and process analysis. - Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling. - Experience with cloud platforms and integration technologies. - Fluent in English