Supply Chain & Procurement Senior Enterprise Architect (Pune)

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Role: Supply Chain & Procurement - Enterprise Architect

Scope: Global, Full time

Reports to: Core Functions - Lead Enterprise Architect

Location: Pune, India

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Enterprise Architect to lead architecture across Supply Chain, with coverage spanning Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics. This role demands strong end‑to‑end supply chain understanding, deep experience in manufacturing environments, and familiarity with IT/OT ecosystems.

You will work across both legacy systems and modern SaaS platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Kinaxis, and OTM, shaping architectures that support operational resilience, modernization, and digital transformation. This role also partners with the Lead Enterprise Architect to develop supply chain strategy and provide thought leadership on emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Strategic Alignment

• Develop and maintain target architectures, standards, and transformation roadmaps across the entire supply chain (Source–Make–Plan–Deliver–Return).
• Conduct architectural assessments, capability modeling, and technical evaluations to support modernization initiatives.
• Work closely with supply chain leaders to align technology decisions with business goals including efficiency, resiliency, and cost optimization.
• Contribute to multi‑year investment planning and transformation strategy.

Manufacturing, OT & Plant Systems

• Lead architecture for manufacturing environments including MES, SCADA, PLC/automation layers, historians, and plant networks.
• Ensure architectures support operational continuity, safety, cybersecurity, and reliability requirements.
• Drive ERP–MES–SCADA integration patterns, considering latency, buffering, offline modes, and local/edge processing.
• Collaborate with plant engineering and operations teams to define deployment patterns, change control, and rollout frameworks.

Supply Chain Platforms & Processes

• Architect solutions for procurement (direct/indirect), planning (S&OP;/S&OE;), production scheduling, warehousing, and logistics execution.
• Integrate modern platforms such as Kinaxis Rapid

Response, SAP IBP, SAP EWM, OTM, and supplier/3PL networks.

• Support traceability, quality, compliance, batch/lot genealogy, and serialization where applicable.

Integration, Data & Connectivity

• Design integration architectures using SAP BTP, Azure integration services, APIs, events, and i

PaaS platforms.

• Govern B2B/EDI exchanges, real‑time logistics updates, supplier collaboration, and carrier ecosystems.
• Establish canonical data models and standards for materials, BOMs, routings, supplier data, warehouse data, and shipment events.
• Ensure observability and reliability across mission‑critical supply chain integrations.

Governance & Oversight

• Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise guardrails, patterns, and NFRs.
• Guide solution architects and engineering teams in implementing standards.
• Influence vendor evaluations, technology selection, and commercial assessments.

Thought Leadership & Research

• Monitor market and technology trends including digital twins, IIoT, autonomous logistics, planning optimization, and AI‑driven supply chain insights.
• Provide research‑backed recommendations to inform architectural strategy and investment decisions.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development, whitepapers, and future‑state visioning.

Communication, Influence & Engagement

• Produce high‑quality documentation, architectural diagrams, and C‑suite‑ready presentations.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops with Supply Chain, Plant Ops, Engineering, Security, and Technology teams.
• Mentor architects and engineers; foster strong collaboration across functions.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience (10–12 years)

• Extensive architecture experience in supply chain and manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in OT systems, plant-level operations, and mission‑critical integrations.

Technical Proficiency

• ERP: SAP S/4HANA (MM/PP/QM/EWM), Oracle, or Dynamics 365.
• Planning: Kinaxis Rapid

Response or SAP IBP.

• Logistics: OTM/TMS, carrier integration, control tower solutions.
• Manufacturing: MES platforms, SCADA/PLC systems, historians (OSIsoft/AVEVA PI), OPC UA/MQTT.
• Integration: SAP BTP, Azure Integration Services, REST/GraphQL APIs, events, i

PaaS.

• Warehousing: SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder.
• Data: MDM for materials/vendors, analytics platforms (Azure Fabric/Synapse, Snowflake).

Architecture Competencies

• Strong grasp of TOGAF/Archi

Mate, capability/value stream mapping, reference architectures.

• Deep understanding of non-functional requirements such as resilience, performance, and observability.
• Ability to develop high-quality standards, conceptual/logical/physical architectures, and decision frameworks.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong engagement experience with operations, engineering, suppliers, logistics partners, and technical teams.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business impacts.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in discrete/process/hybrid manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to automation technologies, process mining, and sustainability-driven supply chain initiatives.
• Familiarity with supplier risk, multi-echelon inventory, and end‑to‑end visibility frameworks.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
• TOGAF, Archi

Mate, Azure Architect, and SAP certifications are advantageous.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TMICC embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter. If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with TMICC where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: TMICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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