SAP Supply Chain Solution Architect
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information please visit.
Job Description:
Fluence is seeking an experienced SAP Supply Chain Solution Architect to lead the design and evolution of our global SAP S/4HANA supply chain platform.
This role is responsible for defining end-to-end supply chain solutions across planning procurement manufacturing readiness logistics fulfillment and finance integration ensuring seamless alignment across SAP and connected enterprise systems.
The ideal candidate combines strong end-to-end SAP supply chain architecture experience with broad knowledge of SAP S/4HANA business processes cross-functional integration and scalable solution design. This role is primarily focused on enterprise supply chain architecture across the full operating model rather than a single SAP functional specialty.
It is critical to building a scalable globally integrated supply chain platform that can support Fluences growth evolving operating model external manufacturing partnerships and future operational capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture Design Leadership & Delivery Support
- Lead end-to-end solution architecture across SAP supply chain processes including Plan Source Make Deliver and Cost.
- Translate business requirements into scalable standardized and supportable SAP solution designs.
- Design scalable integrated solutions across SAP S/4HANA SAP IBP PLM and external systems.
- Ensure alignment across planning procurement manufacturing readiness logistics fulfillment and finance processes.
- Lead design workshops and guide architecture decisions across business stakeholders IT teams and external partners.
- Drive fit-to-standard adoption while supporting global business requirements.
- Evaluate solution trade-offs dependencies and downstream impacts across business processes systems and data.
- Provide architectural guidance to delivery teams through design build test deployment and stabilization.
- Review functional specifications integration designs and key configuration decisions for architectural alignment.
Cross-Functional Integration
- Define integration across SAP modules including PP MM SD QM FI/CO and related master data.
- Support multi-entity multi-plant intercompany external manufacturing and partner integration scenarios.
- Ensure upstream and downstream impacts are understood before solution decisions are finalized.
Roadmap & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the SAP supply chain technology roadmap.
- Support adoption of advanced SAP capabilities such as IBP integration aATP external manufacturing integration advanced fulfillment automation and analytics.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning execution data quality process consistency and operational visibility.
- Help establish scalable design patterns and governance practices for future SAP supply chain enhancements.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering Finance Logistics and IT stakeholders.
- Influence decisions and communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Partner effectively with global teams offshore delivery resources and external implementation partners.
- Communicate complex SAP design topics clearly and pragmatically to non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering Supply Chain Management Business or a related field.
- 10 years of SAP experience across supply chain procurement logistics fulfillment planning manufacturing or related enterprise business processes.
- Proven experience designing end-to-end SAP supply chain architectures across multiple functional areas.
- Strong understanding of cross-functional integration across SAP modules such as PP MM SD QM and FI/CO.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA supply chain solution design.
- Experience supporting complex global environments including multi-plant multi-entity intercompany external manufacturing or partner integration scenarios.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable standardized and supportable SAP solution designs.
- Experience working with global teams and external delivery partners.
- Strong analytical stakeholder management communication and influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Information Systems Engineering Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience with SAP IBP including demand planning supply planning inventory planning or integration with S/4HANA.
- Experience with SAP Production Planning including MRP BOMs routings production master data or manufacturing execution integration.
- Experience with PLM integration and engineering change processes.
- Experience with Configure-to-Order intercompany and multi-plant scenarios.
- Exposure to advanced intercompany processing and advanced STO scenarios.
- Exposure to SAP aATP or advanced fulfillment capabilities.
- Experience integrating SAP with 3PL warehouse transportation or external logistics providers.
- Experience with product costing inventory valuation or costed BOM processes.
- SAP S/4HANA SAP supply chain or related certifications.
Our Culture
At Fluence our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate collaborate and lead with purpose ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness active listening and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued driving innovation and progress.
Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Were committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable game-changing solutions that shape a brighter more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Fluence we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information or any other status protected by law.
Work Authorization
To join our team youll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and cloud-based software for renewables and storage assets.