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We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nThe 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/4HANA 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.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Architecture and Strategy\nOwn the Supply Chain architecture vision and roadmap across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Supplier Collaboration.\nDefine scalable and standardized SAP S/4HANA designs (MM, SD, EWM, PP, TM, GTS, and Ariba integration).\nEvaluate and rationalize existing processes; drive standardization and simplification aligned to enterprise goals.\nLead design governance through the Architecture Review Board ensuring cross-functional alignment.\nPartner with Enterprise Architecture to connect supply chain roadmaps with Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality domains.\n2. Solution Delivery and Design Leadership\nLead end-to-end design for supply chain initiatives - from concept to go-live - ensuring seamless data flow across sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and finance.\nTranslate business needs into system capabilities leveraging SAP best practices (S/4HANA Public/Private Cloud).\nOversee integration architecture between SAP and non-SAP systems (IBP, Palantir, BTP, Workato, Mendix).\nCollaborate with business SMEs to document “as-is” and “to-be” process flows and establish future-state capability models.\nEnsure compliance with SOX, trade, and audit controls in supply chain processes.\n3. Process Transformation\nPartner with Operations, Planning, and Procurement teams to identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives.\nIntroduce automation, AI/ML-enabled demand forecasting, and supplier collaboration enhancements.\nDrive data governance and master data integrity across Material Master, Supplier Master, and transactional data.\n4. Governance and Leadership\nAct as a key member of IT leadership, driving supply chain transformation programs and stakeholder alignment.\nProvide guidance and mentorship to analysts, developers, and partner teams working within the supply chain domain.\nDefine architectural standards, integration models, and reusability frameworks across projects.\nCollaborate with the Production Support team to ensure solutions are maintainable post-implementation.\nQualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.\nExperience:\n\n15+ years in end-to-end supply chain process and system transformation.\nDeep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM, GTS, and Ariba.\nProven experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or equivalent advanced planning tools.\nUnderstanding of SAP BTP, APIs, and integration frameworks for connecting SAP and non-SAP systems.\nHands-on experience in greenfield and brownfield SAP implementations.\nPrior exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive supply chains preferred.\nSkills:\n\nStrong understanding of data architecture, analytics integration, and control frameworks.\nExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership.\nAbility to translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps.\nAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $190,000 - $245,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nWe 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, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nArcher Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to . 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