SAP Architect, Lead

SAP Architect - Logistics (S/4HANA & SAP Public Cloud)

Role Summary

The SAP Architect for Logistics owns the end-to-end architecture of all Supply-Chain & Logistics capabilities (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return) on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and related SAP cloud services. You will translate business strategy into a scalable, secure, and future-proof SAP landscape, govern solution delivery, and act as the company"s thought leader for SAP Public Cloud adoption.





Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

* Own the overall logistics architecture covering SD, MM, WM/EWM, TM, LE, and IBP in an S/4HANA Public Cloud environment.

* Shape and maintain the SAP cloud reference architecture, ensuring alignment with SAP"s Clean Core, Fit-to-Standard and BTP extension strategies.

* Define integration patterns across SAP Public Cloud, SAP BTP, non-SAP SaaS, EDI, and on-prem OT/IoT systems using API-led and event-driven designs.

* Drive data architecture decisions (MDG, CDS views, SAP Datasphere, SAC) to guarantee end-to-end data consistency for logistics processes.





Strategy & Governance

* Partner with Supply-Chain leadership to build the SAP roadmap, business cases, and TCO/ROI models for Public Cloud initiatives.

* Establish architecture principles, guardrails, and re-useable solution accelerators; chair the SAP Logistics Design Authority.

* Monitor SAP release schedules, activate new innovations (e.g., AI-based demand planning, advanced ATP) and manage regression impacts.





Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

* Lead fit-to-standard workshops, author solution blueprints, and enforce SAP Public Cloud configuration best practices.

* Review functional specs, WRICEF objects, and test plans to ensure alignment with architecture and clean core guidelines.

* Guide data migration strategy (LTMC/LTMOM, RFC, IDoc, API), cut-over, and hyper-care for logistics work-streams.

* Act as escalation point for critical design & performance issues during global roll-outs.





Innovation & Thought Leadership

* Pilot emerging SAP Public Cloud capabilities (e.g., Digital Manufacturing Cloud, RPA bots, SAP Analytics Cloud predictive scenarios).

* Advocate DevOps & CI/CD for SAP (Git-enabled CTS, abapGit, gCTS pipelines) and champion API-first, cloud-native patterns.

* Mentor functional & technical teams; run knowledge-sharing sessions, CoP events, and contribute to external SAP forums.











Required Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Supply Chain, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.





Experience

* 10+ years SAP experience, 6+ years as solution/enterprise architect with deep Logistics footprint.

* Minimum 1 end-to-end S/4HANA Public Cloud or RISE with SAP deployment (fit-to-standard) in a global environment.

* Demonstrated expertise in at least two logistics modules (SD, MM, EWM, TM) and working knowledge of PP, IBP, GTS.

* Hands-on design of integrations via SAP BTP (CPI), API Business Hub, Event Mesh, or PO/PI.

* Proven track record leading multi-country roll-outs, brown-field/green-field migrations, and hybrid cloud landscapes.

* Experience with agile delivery (SAFe/Scrum), DevOps, and automated testing tools (Tricentis, CBTA) for SAP.





Technical Skills

* S/4HANA Public Cloud extensibility (In-App & Side-by-Side on BTP)

* SAP Integration Suite, API Management, Event Mesh

* Fiori UX design & launchpad configuration

* CDS views, RAP, ABAP Cloud, PCE addons, BRF+

* EDI/API standards (IDoc, ANSI X12, EDIFACT, JSON, OData, REST)

* Analytics (SAC, Datasphere), master-data governance, data migration tools

* Security & compliance (IAM, role design, GRC, GDPR, SOX)





Soft Skills

* Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technical topics into business language.

* Influencing & stakeholder management in a global, matrixed organization.

* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

* Passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams.





Certifications (highly desirable)

* SAP Certified Application Professional - SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition (Logistics)

* SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP BTP Integration Suite

* TOGAF or SAP EA Framework accreditation

* SAFe Agilist or comparable agile certification



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