Senior SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Architect

Colonial Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AdvanSix seeks a seasoned SAP Supply Chain Solution Architect to own S/4HANA planning and execution processes, with end-to-end accountability for BUILD and RUN of SAP S/4HANA solutions supporting MRP, demand planning, inventory management, and manufacturing execution.

The role stabilizes core supply chain post-S/4HANA transformation, resolves planning issues, and drives measurable business value. Collaboration with business leaders, AMS providers, and technical teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on SAP experience across Supply Chain and Planning areas (MM, PP, MRP, APO, IM).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain processes and planning dependencies.
• Demonstrated experience in incident, problem, and application lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for Supply Chain execution and planning needs with cross-functional leaders.
• Serve as the SAP product owner for MRP, inventory management, and manufacturing execution processes.
• Lead BUILD and RUN activities for SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain modules (MRP, Demand Planning, IM, Material Master).
• Drive continuous improvement and adherence to standardization and design discipline.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

MRP

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Material Master

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / related field

Job description

AdvanSix is seeking a seasoned SAP Supply Chain Solution Architect to join the Enterprise Platforms team under the Digital Transformation & Technology (DTT) organization. This role serves as the primary product owner for Supply Chain planning and execution processes, with end-to-end accountability for BUILD and RUN of SAP S/4HANA solutions supporting MRP, demand planning, inventory management, and manufacturing supply execution.

This role is critical to stabilizing core supply chain processes post–S/4HANA transformation, resolving systemic planning and inventory issues, and driving continuous improvement that delivers measurable business value. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise, operational rigor, strong root-cause mindset, and the ability to partner closely with business leaders, super users, AMS providers, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Expertise & Functional Leadership

• Act as the single point of contact for Supply Chain execution and planning needs, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Planning business leaders.
• Serve as the SAP product owner for MRP, inventory management, material master, demand and supply planning, and manufacturing execution processes.
• Represent DTT in extended functional forums, working closely with Super Users, Plant leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Translate business challenges into scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions while enforcing standardization and design discipline.

SAP Application Management (BUILD & RUN)

• Lead BUILD and RUN activities for SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain modules, including:
• MRP & Demand Planning/Forecasting/Scheduling
• Inventory Management (IM)
• Material Master & Planning Data
• Manufacturing Integration (PP/MM touchpoints)
• Own stabilization of MRP behavior, stock imbalances, planning exceptions, ATP issues, and master data quality gaps.
• Drive incident and problem management with a strong root cause and prevention mindset, not just ticket resolution.
• Establish and maintain clear operating procedures, functional playbooks, and escalation paths for Supply Chain processes.
• Ensure batch jobs, planning runs, and integration points execute reliably and meet business SLAs.
• Partner with AMS providers to ensure quality delivery, accountability, and knowledge continuity.

Stabilization, Governance & Clean Core

• Enforce clean core principles, minimizing custom code and advocating for standard S/4HANA capabilities.
• Govern configuration, transport discipline, and design decisions impacting planning, inventory, and execution.
• Ensure functional designs are robust, supportable, and compliant, especially in a SOX-controlled environment.
• Collaborate with Master Data, Finance, and OTC counterparts to prevent downstream impacts from upstream planning issues.
• Support audit and compliance activities related to inventory valuation, controls, and process integrity.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve planner effectiveness, inventory turns, service levels, and plant execution reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning accuracy, demand signals, and supply execution.
• Support upgrades, enhancements, and innovation initiatives aligned with business priorities and S/4HANA roadmap including but not limited to leveraging Ariba, Signavio, Joule AI, LeanIX and other SAP applications.
• Drive adoption through training, documentation, and close engagement with Super Users.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on SAP experience across Supply Chain and Planning areas (MM, PP, MRP, APO, IM).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain processes and planning dependencies.
• Demonstrated experience in incident, problem, and application lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or regulated industrial environments.
• SAP S/4HANA certifications in MM, PP, or related modules.
• Exposure to demand planning tools and advanced planning concepts.
• Experience working with offshore AMS teams and system integrators.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture or governance frameworks.
• Proven experience supporting S/4HANA implementation, stabilization, and RUN operations.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• MRP and planning processes run predictably with minimal noise and firefighting.
• Inventory data is accurate, trusted, and operationally usable.
• Incidents are resolved quickly with sustainable fixes—not workarounds.
• Business partners experience improved service levels and confidence in SAP.
• Continuous improvement is embedded into daily Supply Chain operations.

The base salary range for this role is $135,000 to $175,000 annually.