A.O. Smith

Senior Supply Chain Solutions SAP Architect

A.O. Smith$110K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years in SAP Supply Chain solution architecture, consulting, or enterprise application leadership.
  • Deep expertise in SAP MM, Procurement, Vendor Management, and Logistics Execution.
  • Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments with a focus on configuration and implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise-scale solution design and architecture governance.
  • Proficient in integrating SAP with non-SAP applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and solution design for SAP MM and related Supply Chain processes.
  • Define and maintain the technology roadmap for Materials Management and related applications.
  • Ensure alignment of solutions with enterprise architecture and business strategy.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for modernization and digital transformation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in procurement and vendor management.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable solution architectures and roadmaps.
  • Own architecture and lifecycle management for SAP MM and related Supply Chain solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Company-sponsored life insurance.
  • Retirement security savings plan.
  • Short- and long-term disability programs.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
Full Job Description
Primary Function

The SAP Supply Chain Senior Solutions Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and delivering enterprise supply chain technology solutions with a primary focus on SAP Materials Management (MM) and related business processes. This role serves as a strategic technology leader for Materials Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Master Data, Logistics Execution, Inventory Management, and Warehouse Management capabilities. The position partners closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, vendors, and delivery teams to develop technology roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions that support business objectives.

Role Specific Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Strategy
  • Lead architecture and solution design activities for SAP MM and related Supply Chain processes.
  • Define and maintain the long-term technology roadmap for Materials Management and supporting Supply Chain applications.
  • Ensure alignment of solutions with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity requirements, and business strategy.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for modernization, automation, AI, and digital transformation.

Business Process & Functional Leadership
  • Provide subject matter expertise in:
    1. SAP Materials Management (MM)
    1. Procurement and Purchasing
    1. Vendor Management
    1. MM Master Data Governance
    1. Logistics Execution
    1. Inventory Management and Warehouse Management (WM/EWM)
  • Collaborate with business leaders to identify process improvements and technology opportunities.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable solution architectures and implementation roadmaps.

Application Ownership & Integration
  • Own the architecture, support strategy, and lifecycle management for SAP MM and associated Supply Chain solutions.
  • Provide architectural oversight for integrations between SAP and non-SAP applications.
  • Maintain accountability for business-critical integrated solutions, including vendor portals, external supply chain applications, and related platforms.
  • Ensure system reliability, performance, scalability, and supportability.

Governance & Delivery
  • Lead architecture reviews and solution governance activities.
  • Establish and enforce design standards, best practices, and development guidelines.
  • Support project delivery teams through design reviews, risk assessments, and solution validation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Supply Chain Systems.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage strategic relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and service providers.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to analysts, developers, and project teams.
  • Influence business and technology stakeholders through effective communication and strategic planning.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in SAP Supply Chain solution architecture, consulting, implementation, or enterprise application leadership.
  • Deep expertise in SAP Materials Management (MM), Procurement, Vendor Management, Material Master, Logistics Execution, and

Inventory Management
  • Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments including SAP Configuration, Functional Specifications, Testing, SAP Implementations, Material Master, Purchasing
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale solution design and architecture governance.
  • Experience integrating SAP solutions with non-SAP applications and external platforms.
  • Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading large-scale ERP transformation or modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of enterprise integration platforms, APIs, middleware, and cloud technologies.
  • Experience with data governance, master data management, and reporting solutions.
  • SAP certification(s) in MM, S/4HANA, or related Supply Chain disciplines.
  • Experience with SAP WM and/or SAP EWM.

Success Measures
  • Delivery of scalable, secure, and supportable Supply Chain solutions.
  • Alignment of technology investments with business strategy and roadmap objectives.
  • Improved operational efficiency, process standardization, and user experience.
  • Effective governance of SAP and integrated Supply Chain platforms.
  • Strong vendor partnerships and successful execution of strategic initiatives,


We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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About A.O. Smith

A.O. Smith Corporation is an American manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heaters and boilers. It is the largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in North America. It also supplies water treatment products in the Asian market. The company has two operating segments: North America and Rest of World. The North America segment manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, electric and solar water heaters, as well as boilers. The Rest of World segment manufactures and markets specialty commercial water heating equipment, condensing and non-condensing boilers, and water systems tanks.
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