Supply Chain Systems Solution Architect

Principal Solution Architect – Supply Chain Systems

San Jose, California, United States

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. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace increases our effectiveness. We are committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and supports all team members.

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. This role ensures scalable, integrated, and efficient system landscapes leveraging SAP S/4

HANA core capabilities and extending through planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier collaboration platforms (e.g., Ariba, IBP, Palantir, and BTP-based solutions). You will partner with business and technology leaders to shape the digital supply chain strategy that supports enterprise growth, operational maturity, and innovation.

• Own the Supply Chain architecture vision and roadmap across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Supplier Collaboration.
• Define scalable and standardized SAP S/4
  
  HANA 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/4
  
  HANA 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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years in end-to-end supply chain process and system transformation.
• Deep functional expertise in SAP S/4
  
  HANA 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.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive supply chains preferred.
• Skills: 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.

We offer a base pay range of $190,000 – $245,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, knowledge, and skills.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.