Solution Architect - Planning Systems; Demand, Supply & Finite Scheduling in Chicago

Summary

This role will lead the overall technology design for our client's supply chain planning systems. The architect ensures that demand planning, supply planning, and scheduling tools work smoothly with SAP and other legacy systems across multiple business units.

• Create the strategy for how our client's planning systems should look in the future (tools, integrations, data, templates).
• Assess current systems and recommend improvements or new platforms (e.g., Kinaxis, OMP, SAP IBP).
• Design the end‑to‑end architecture for planning tools and how they connect to SAP and other systems.
• Set standards and governance so all divisions follow consistent architecture and security practices.
• Lead design reviews and approve major technical decisions.
• Define data and integration models, including master data, APIs, middleware, and data flows.
• Work with IT teams to ensure data quality, analytics enablement, and smooth system orchestration.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and supply chain systems.
• Deep expertise in SAP ERP (S/4
  
  HANA) and integration architecture.
• Strong experience with planning tools (Kinaxis, OMP, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder).
• Proven experience designing architectures in complex, multi-system environments.
• Strong knowledge of life sciences supply chain and GxP requirements.
• Excellent leadership, influence, and decision‑making skills.

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $110.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to , sex, , , religion, , veteran status, , , gender , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.