Business Architect – Supply Chain Planning

Hylogic; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HyLogic seeks a Business Architect – Supply Chain Planning in the US to shape how North American clients plan across IBP, Demand and Supply. You will design the target planning operating model and translate it into a process-technology path, serving as the go-to advisor for executive decisions.

The role blends deep planning practitioner expertise with consulting and relationship-building to guide US clients through change, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning
• 3+ years in consulting (client-facing advisory)
• Hands-on planning practitioner/leader in FMCG/CPG/Life Sciences/Retail
• Proven end-to-end planning and S&OP/IBP design experience with measurable results
• Strong Demand/Supply Planning and Inventory Management knowledge
• Experience leading planning transformation programs
• Knowledge of planning systems (o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP/APO, Blue Yonder)
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in the US
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Based in the US with ability to work with remote and international teams
• Fluency in English; willing to travel

Responsibilities

• Act as lead business advisor and main contact for US client stakeholders
• Assess current planning processes, data and KPIs to identify value gaps
• Design target operating model for IBP across Demand, Supply, Commercial and Finance
• Design end-to-end Demand and Supply Planning processes and forecasting methods
• Translate design into functional requirements for planning platforms (o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP)
• Guide implementation through design, testing, training and adoption
• Lead workshops and design sessions to reach decisions
• Shape change management and organization design for the new model
• Build quantified business cases and present recommendations to C-level leaders
• Grow client relationships and identify opportunities beyond current scope
• Mentor consultants and contribute to HyLogic's IBP methodology

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

English fluency

Willingness to travel

Education

MBA or related field

ASCM / APICS certification

Job description

We are looking for a Business Architect – Supply Chain Planning, based in the US, to shape how our North American clients plan their business across IBP, Demand and Supply. You will design the target planning operating model, translate it into a process-technology path, and be the person the client's senior leadership turns to for direction.

The role combines: deep, practitioner-level understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, and the consulting and relationship skills to lead a US client through change - building trust with executives, steering decisions when information is incomplete, and keeping the program aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, including at least 3 years in consulting (client-facing advisory work is a must).
• Hands-on experience as a planning practitioner or leader in a mature organization (FMCG / CPG, Life Sciences / Pharma, Retail or similar).
• Proven track record of designing and implementing end-to-end planning and S&OP / IBP operating models, with measurable results (forecast accuracy, service level, inventory, cost).
• Strong understanding of Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Inventory Management concepts, processes and leading practices.
• Experience leading a planning transformation workstream or program from assessment through implementation.
• Working knowledge of how advanced planning systems support planning processes; experience with at least one of o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP / APO, Blue Yonder or comparable platforms.
• Experience advising and influencing senior and C-level stakeholders, and managing client relationships in the US.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills; able to bring clarity when the problem is ambiguous.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Based in the US, with the ability to work in remote and international teams.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel based on project needs.

Responsibilities

As a Business Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the lead business advisor and main point of contact for US client stakeholders, from executive sponsors to planning teams.
• Assessing the client's current planning processes, organization, data and KPIs, and identifying where value is being lost.
• Designing the target operating model for Integrated Business Planning across Demand, Supply, Commercial and Finance, including S&OP / IBP and S&OE — processes, roles, cadence, decision rights, governance and KPIs.
• Designing Demand Planning and Supply Planning processes end to end, including forecasting methodology, inventory policy and supply / production planning.
• Shaping the best-fit process-technology path and translating business design into functional requirements for planning platforms (o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or similar).
• Guiding functional implementation through design, testing, training and adoption, working closely with solution architects, data and integration teams.
• Leading workshops and design sessions, and helping client teams reach decisions.
• Shaping change management and planning-organization design so the new model sticks.
• Building quantified business cases and presenting recommendations to C-level and senior leadership.
• Growing the client relationship: recognizing where HyLogic can help beyond the current scope and making the case for it.
• Mentoring consultants and contributing to HyLogic's IBP and planning methodology.

Nice to have

• ASCM / APICS or planning platform certifications (e.g. o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP).
• MBA or a degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Working knowledge of SQL, BI or analytics tools.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing, mid-sized IT Supply Chain Consulting company proudly supporting Fortune 500 clients around the world. We help organizations unlock new efficiencies across their supply chains by combining deep business expertise with innovative technologies. At HyLogic, we value collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Our team is driven by innovation and a commitment to delivering excellence in everything we do. As we continue to grow, we are looking for ambitious and proactive consultants who take ownership, think critically, and are eager to make an impact.

No empty promises. Just real feedback from our team.

At HyLogic, we believe the best way to describe our workplace is through the voices of the people who work here. Our latest Employee Engagement Survey shows what our team really thinks:

• Highly Recommended: 91% recommend HyLogic as a great place to work.
• Winning Together is in Our DNA: 88% say people actively consult and support each other in their day-to-day work.
• Built for Success: 92% believe HyLogic is well positioned to succeed over the next three years.
• True Flexibility: 85-point score for Work & Life Blend, with 94% saying they can easily arrange time off when needed.
• Proven Career Growth: 75% see good career opportunities at HyLogic – impressive 14 points above the industry benchmark
• Regular team integrations and off-sites.