Solution Architect
First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Description :
We are looking for a highly experienced Solution Architect to lead complex global supply chain transformations.
Required Qualifications :
- 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning implementations and consulting.
- Proven hands-on implementation experience in BY ESP, Demand Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Order Promising, and Advanced Supply Chain Planning solutions.
- Strong implementation experience in platforms such as Kinaxis, o9, OMP, SAP APO / IBP, and Oracle Supply Chain Planning.
- Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex global supply chain transformations across CPG, Hi-Tech, Process Manufacturing, Automotive, and Industrial Manufacturing industries.
- Strong supply chain domain expertise is mandatory.
- Strong customer-facing consulting and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to independently drive solutioning discussions and architect scalable solutions.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain data models.
- Experience with cloud-native planning architectures.
- API and Integration architecture understanding.
- BY Platform / Data Cloud / BYDM exposure.
- Good to have: SQL, Python, ORACLE, and SNOWFLAKE databases.
AI / Digital Skills:
- Understanding of AI/ML-driven planning capabilities in Supply Chain.
- Exposure to ML-based forecasting and intelligent planning solutions.
- Knowledge or experience in Agentic AI, AI-driven automation, or GenAI-based implementation accelerators will be a strong advantage.
Preferred Profile:
- Strong architecting and deep solutioning mindset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
- APICS / Supply Chain certifications preferred.
What Success Looks Like:
- Successfully leading large-scale supply chain planning implementations.
- Delivering scalable and optimized planning solutions with measurable business value.
- Enabling faster deployments and improved customer adoption through modern AI-enabled implementation approaches.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to customers for supply chain transformation initiatives.
Skills
Solution Design, Solution Architect, Kinaxis, SAP APO, SAP IBP, Solution Implementation, Solution Integration