Senior Manager, Solutions Architect - Supply Chain Planning

Altria; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Professional development stipends

Parental & bonding leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Volunteer days

Job summary

Altria is seeking a Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture for Supply Chain Planning in Richmond, VA, with a hybrid work schedule. The role leads architecture across demand planning, logistics, and distribution, and drives platform selection, SAP integrations, and cross-functional alignment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT, 5+ years as an architect, and deep experience with Azure, SAP, and supply chain planning platforms, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years IT experience, 5+ years as solution/technical architect.
• Hands-on experience architecting supply chain planning platforms and leading enterprise platform selection.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management systems, logistics integration, and SAP integration.
• Experience with sales and operations planning, demand sensing, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience including landing zones and cloud blueprinting.
• Experience designing API-led integrations using Azure API Management or iPaaS.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and federated EA models.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for supply chain planning platforms and enterprise platform selection.
• Design transportation, logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and returns capabilities.
• Architect integrations between platforms, SAP, inventory systems, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Develop integrated sales and operations planning and supply chain optimization capabilities.
• Own high-level designs and cross-platform integration patterns across architecture lifecycle.
• Direct vendor evaluations, proofs of concept, and solution assessments.
• Define non-functional requirements for performance, security, and scalability.
• Prepare Architecture Review Board submissions and support transition from design to run.

Skills

TOGAF

Communication

Leadership

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Blue Yonder

SAP

Azure

Azure API Management

Job description

Want to lead the technology architecture that plans and moves products across a Fortune 500 company’s distribution network, from demand and supply planning through transportation, fulfillment, and returns? Join a role where you will take ownership from day one, solve critical business and technology challenges, and deliver solutions with lasting enterprise impact. This position is in Richmond, VA with a hybrid work schedule. Relocation benefits will be provided.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Solutions Architecture - Supply Chain Planning to lead architecture for our Supply Chain Planning and Operations and Logistics platfoms. Working within a federated Enterprise Architecture framework, you will be responsible for the plan-to-deliver architecture spanning the distribution infrastructure. You will lead planning platform selection, build SAP integrations, and provide architecture direction to supply chain product and delivery teams.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the architecture and selection of platforms for balancing demand forecasting and supply coordination that support enterprise supply chain requirements.
• Designing transportation management, logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and returns capabilities across the distribution network.
• Architecting integrations between coordination and distribution platforms, SAP, inventory control systems, suppliers, and contract manufacturing organizations.
• Crafting integrated sales and operational planning, coordinated business planning, demand detection, projection, stock level improvement, and supply chain optimization capabilities.
• Owning high-level designs and cross-platform integration patterns throughout the Define and Design phases of the architecture lifecycle.
• Directing vendor evaluations, product selections, proofs of concept, and solution assessments for alignment with enterprise standards and technology roadmaps.
• Defining non-functional requirements for performance, availability, security, scalability, resilience, and operational support.
• Preparing Architecture Review Board submissions, resolving findings, conducting post-implementation reviews, and supporting the transition from solution design through build and run.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of information technology experience, including 5+ years as a solution architect or technical architect.
• Hands-on experience architecting supply chain planning platforms and leading enterprise platform selection.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management systems, logistics integration, warehouse management systems such as Blue Yonder, and SAP integration.
• Experience with sales and operations planning, aligned commercial planning, demand sensing, forecasting, inventory optimization, and network optimization.
• Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience, including landing zones, platform-as-a-service capabilities, identity services, and cloud solution blueprinting.
• Experience designing API-led integrations using Azure API Management or an integration platform as a service solution.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, experience operating within a federated Enterprise Architecture model, and strong communication and customer leadership skills.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $132,500.00 - $202,100.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.