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Job SummaryThe Senior SAP Functional Architect will serve as the enterprise-level solution leader across all major SAP functional domains, including S/4HANA (FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM), Ariba, IBP, and Group Reporting. This role is responsible for defining the end-to-end digital architecture for manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, and reporting. The architect will guide global template design, lead complex transformation programs, and ensure cohesive, scalable, and future-ready SAP solutions.
Essential Duties- Enterprise Architecture & Solution Leadership
Own the end-to-end SAP functional architecture across S/4HANA, Ariba, IBP, and Group Reporting.
Define and govern the global SAP template for manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and finance.
Lead multi-year digital transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy and SAP best practices.
Drive solution roadmaps, capability assessments, and architecture standards. - Cross-Functional Design & Integration
Architect integrated processes across:
Order-to-Cash (OTC)
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Plan-to-Produce (P2P/Manufacturing)
Record-to-Report (R2R)
Forecast-to-Stock (IBP + S/4) - Source-to-Contract (Ariba)
Ensure seamless integration between S/4HANA modules and external systems (MES, WMS, PLM, tax engines, etc.).
Oversee integration patterns across Ariba-S/4, IBP-S/4, and Group Reporting-Finance. - Program Delivery & Governance
Lead blueprinting, solution design, and architecture reviews for global rollouts.
Provide functional oversight for RICEFW development, data migration, and testing strategy.
Establish governance frameworks for change management, release management, and solution lifecycle.
Mentor functional leads across modules and guide cross-functional design decisions. - Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expertise
Architect solutions for:
Order Management with advanced Intercompany
Multi-plant manufacturing
Complex BOMs and routings
Capacity planning & scheduling
Preventive & predictive maintenance
Quality management & compliance
Global supply chain planning (IBP)
Ensure alignment with industry best practices for discrete, process, or hybrid manufacturing. - Finance, Tax & Reporting
Oversee design for:
FI/CO, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis
Intercompany processes & transfer pricing
Group Reporting consolidation
Vertex or other tax engine integrations
Ensure compliance with global accounting, audit, and statutory requirements.
Qualifications Required- Bachelor's Degree required
- 15+ years of SAP functional experience across multiple modules required.
- Hands-on leadership in at least 2-3 full-cycle S/4HANA transformations in manufacturing required
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Deep expertise across: S/4HANA core modules (FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, QM), SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, SL&P, Contracts), SAP IBP (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Inventory), SAP Group Reporting
- Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and cross-module integration.
- Proven experience designing global templates and leading global rollouts.
- Ability to translate business strategy into scalable SAP architecture.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications Preferred- Experience with Central Finance, EWM, TM, GTS, MES/MII integration, Predictive analytics or SAP BTP extensions Preferred
- SAP certifications in multiple modules or architecture tracks preferred
- Experience working in multi-entity, multi-plant manufacturing organizations preferred
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $176,000-$242,000
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).