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SAP Supply Chain Management Architect

Chicago, IL
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary

Generalist architect assigned to an IT portfolio (Logistics tech, Sales tech, Ecom etc,.) for creating solution designs for new capabilities/projects that the Portfolio implements and for leading/trouble shooting and supporting operational initiatives within the portfolio like technical upgrades of systems, patches, support for outages etc.

Job Description

The SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) Architect is a strategic leader responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end SAP solutions that optimize supply chain performance across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and planning. This role combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business operations to architect scalable, integrated systems that support global supply chain transformation initiatives.

The SAP SCM Architect works closely with business leaders, IT teams, and implementation partners to define solution roadmaps, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, and drive innovation through SAP S/4HANA and related technologies. The role also involves evaluating emerging technologies, leading cross-functional design workshops, and ensuring that solutions are robust, compliant, and future-ready. This position is critical in enabling digital supply chain strategies, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

  • Lead the design and architecture of SAP SCM solutions aligned with business goals and industry best practices.
  • Translate complex supply chain requirements into scalable SAP configurations and custom solutions.
  • Oversee the implementation and integration of SAP modules including MM, PP, SD, EWM, TM, and IBP.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data and process integration across systems.
  • Provide technical leadership during SAP SCM projects, including blueprinting, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and recommend enhancements to improve supply chain performance. Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, solution roadmaps, and technical specifications.
  • Support post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in SAP SCM solution design and implementation.
  • 5+ years in an architect or lead consultant role on large-scale SAP projects.
  • Proven experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations.
  • Hands-on experience integrating SAP SCM with third-party systems and automation technologies.
  • Experience in global supply chain environments with multi-site, multi-country operations.
  • Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall project methodologies
  • Demonstrated success in designing and integrating SAP SCM modules (MM, PP, SD, EWM, TM, IBP) with third-party systems such as WMS, TMS, MES, and PLM.
  • Experience working in global, multi-site, and multi-language environments, supporting complex supply chain networks.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Deep expertise in SAP SCM modules (MM, PP, SD, EWM, TM, IBP).
  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes including procurement, production, logistics, and planning.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Fiori applications.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines.
  • SAP certifications in SCM modules is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall project methodologies.
  • Proven ability to describe business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options.
  • The ability to translate among the vocabulary used by executives, business, IT, and stakeholders.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.

DISCLAIMER

All duties and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor(s)/manager(s).

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$132,600.00 - $199,160.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Job Summary

Generalist architect assigned to an IT portfolio (Logistics tech, Sales tech, Ecom etc,.) for creating solution designs for new capabilities/projects that the Portfolio implements and for leading/trouble shooting and supporting operational initiatives within the portfolio like technical upgrades of systems, patches, support for outages etc.

Job Description

The SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) Architect is a strategic leader responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end SAP solutions that optimize supply chain performance across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and planning. This role combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business operations to architect scalable, integrated systems that support global supply chain transformation initiatives.

The SAP SCM Architect works closely with business leaders, IT teams, and implementation partners to define solution roadmaps, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, and drive innovation through SAP S/4HANA and related technologies. The role also involves evaluating emerging technologies, leading cross-functional design workshops, and ensuring that solutions are robust, compliant, and future-ready. This position is critical in enabling digital supply chain strategies, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

  • Lead the design and architecture of SAP SCM solutions aligned with business goals and industry best practices.
  • Translate complex supply chain requirements into scalable SAP configurations and custom solutions.
  • Oversee the implementation and integration of SAP modules including MM, PP, SD, EWM, TM, and IBP.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data and process integration across systems.
  • Provide technical leadership during SAP SCM projects, including blueprinting, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Evaluate emerging SAP technologies and recommend enhancements to improve supply chain performance. Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and maintain architecture documentation, solution roadmaps, and technical specifications.
  • Support post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in SAP SCM solution design and implementation.
  • 5+ years in an architect or lead consultant role on large-scale SAP projects.
  • Proven experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations.
  • Hands-on experience integrating SAP SCM with third-party systems and automation technologies.
  • Experience in global supply chain environments with multi-site, multi-country operations.
  • Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall project methodologies
  • Demonstrated success in designing and integrating SAP SCM modules (MM, PP, SD, EWM, TM, IBP) with third-party systems such as WMS, TMS, MES, and PLM.
  • Experience working in global, multi-site, and multi-language environments, supporting complex supply chain networks.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Deep expertise in SAP SCM modules (MM, PP, SD, EWM, TM, IBP).
  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes including procurement, production, logistics, and planning.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Fiori applications.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines.
  • SAP certifications in SCM modules is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall project methodologies.
  • Proven ability to describe business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options.
  • The ability to translate among the vocabulary used by executives, business, IT, and stakeholders.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.

DISCLAIMER

All duties and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor(s)/manager(s).

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$132,600.00 - $199,160.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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About Medline Industries

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its unique offering of world-class products, supply chain resilience and clinical practice expertise, Medline delivers improved clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs 43,000 people worldwide and operates in over 100 countries and territories.

It has always been Medline's intention and purpose to create a great place to work for everyone. We believe tapping into the richness of our employees' diversity allows us to find innovative solutions for our customers, who themselves represent a diverse group both in the U.S. and around the world. The Belonging and Engagement team at Medline is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. We focus on creating opportunities for employees to feel seen, supported, and connected through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), cultural awareness events, new hire engagement, and leadership training.

Every hour of every day, healthcare professionals rely on Medline to help them do their job. Our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you're a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Together, we make healthcare run better.

For more on all things Belonging at Medline Industries, check out our home page here.

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