Enterprise Architect, Supply Chain

I will be accountable for defining and maintaining a global target architecture and roadmap for supply chain capabilities. Architectural governance for large-scale programs, such as supply chain transformation and digital twin initiatives, will fall under my purview. Additionally, I will oversee solution architecture for core platforms like SAP S/4HANA, Blue Yonder, Ariba, as well as integration technologies such as Azure and Informatica. I will identify architectural debt and capability gaps, proposing and prioritizing remediation initiatives. Collaborating with product and domain teams will be essential to ensure architectural coherence across regions and platforms. I will also support technology evaluations and vendor selection processes aligned with enterprise standards, promoting reuse, simplification, and interoperability across the enterprise technology landscape. Key decisions will involve balancing global standardization with local flexibility within the supply chain ecosystem and selecting integration and platform strategies for streamlined process orchestration and data flow. Additionally, I will prioritize foundational architectural enablers versus near-term business functionality while planning legacy system decommissioning in alignment with business risk and technical readiness. Lastly, I will recommend build vs. buy strategies for emerging technologies such as AI for demand sensing and IoT in production. For those with a Master's degree or postgraduate certification (e.g., MBA, TOGAF, BCS), knowledge of digital technologies like AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain within supply chains will be beneficial. Experience in regulated industries such as FMCG, pharma, or tobacco, exposure to agile and product-centric delivery models, and a strong understanding of cloud and hybrid environments (preferably Azure) are also desirable. A deep understanding of multiple architecture domains, coupled with familiarity with formal architectural methods and modeling notations, will enhance your ability to lead architecture in large-scale transformation programs. Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills will be vital for success in this role.