Job Description
SAP Manufacturing Solution Architect
+++Senior level, Architect only+++++
Role: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Solution Architect
- 15+ years of SAP experience with deep expertise in manufacturing architecture and large-scale S/4HANA transformations.
- Strong experience in discrete manufacturing, high-tech electronics, contract manufacturing, and complex global manufacturing operations.
- Expertise in SAP PP, PP/DS, MM, QM, PM, PS, and integration with FI/CO, SD, and EWM.
- Strong understanding of Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Make-to-Order (MTO), Configure-to-Order (CTO), and Make-to-Stock (MTS) manufacturing.
- Experience integrating SAP with PLM (Windchill, Teamcenter), MES, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, and shop-floor systems.
- Lead business discovery workshops, fit-to-standard assessments, solution architecture, and critical design decisions.
- Experience with legacy ERP migrations (BAAN, Oracle, or similar) to SAP S/4HANA, including process harmonization and global template design.
- Deep understanding of BOM, routing, production versions, production orders, serialization, batch management, and manufacturing costing.
- Ability to architect end-to-end manufacturing processes spanning engineering, planning, procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience guiding functional teams and engaging senior business and IT executives.