Archer · 6 hours ago
Supply Chain Systems Solution Architect
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. The Principal Solution Architect – Supply Chain Systems will lead the end-to-end architecture, roadmap, and solution design for Supply Chain and Logistics functions across the enterprise, ensuring scalable and efficient system landscapes leveraging SAP S/4HANA capabilities.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Own the Supply Chain architecture vision and roadmap across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Supplier Collaboration
Define scalable and standardized SAP S/4HANA designs (MM, SD, EWM, PP, TM, GTS, and Ariba integration)
Evaluate and rationalize existing processes; drive standardization and simplification aligned to enterprise goals
Lead design governance through the Architecture Review Board ensuring cross-functional alignment
Partner with Enterprise Architecture to connect supply chain roadmaps with Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality domains
Lead end-to-end design for supply chain initiatives — from concept to go-live — ensuring seamless data flow across sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and finance
Translate business needs into system capabilities leveraging SAP best practices (S/4HANA Public/Private Cloud)
Oversee integration architecture between SAP and non-SAP systems (IBP, Palantir, BTP, Workato, Mendix)
Collaborate with business SMEs to document “as-is” and “to-be” process flows and establish future-state capability models
Ensure compliance with SOX, trade, and audit controls in supply chain processes
Partner with Operations, Planning, and Procurement teams to identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Introduce automation, AI/ML-enabled demand forecasting, and supplier collaboration enhancements
Drive data governance and master data integrity across Material Master, Supplier Master, and transactional data
Act as a key member of IT leadership, driving supply chain transformation programs and stakeholder alignment
Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts, developers, and partner teams working within the supply chain domain
Define architectural standards, integration models, and reusability frameworks across projects
Collaborate with the Production Support team to ensure solutions are maintainable post-implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
15+ years in end-to-end supply chain process and system transformation
Deep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM, GTS, and Ariba
Proven experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or equivalent advanced planning tools
Understanding of SAP BTP, APIs, and integration frameworks for connecting SAP and non-SAP systems
Hands-on experience in greenfield and brownfield SAP implementations
Strong understanding of data architecture, analytics integration, and control frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership
Ability to translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps
Preferred
Master's degree
Prior exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive supply chains
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
Funding
Current Stage
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