Principal Solution Architect – Supply Chain Systems

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. The Principal Solution Architect – Supply Chain Systems will lead the end-to-end architecture, roadmap, and solution design for Supply Chain and Logistics functions across the enterprise. This role ensures scalable, integrated, and efficient system landscapes leveraging SAP S/4HANA core capabilities and extending through planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier c [... source excerpt omitted ...] tions).You will partner with business and technology leaders to shape the digital supply chain strategy that supports enterprise growth, operational maturity, and innovation. Key Responsibilities 1. Architecture and Strategy Own the Supply Chain architecture vision and roadmap across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Supplier Collaboration. Define scalable and standardized SAP S/4HANA designs (MM, SD, EWM, PP, TM, GTS, and Ariba integration). Evaluate and rationalize existing processes; drive standardization and simplification aligned to enterprise goals. Lead design governance through the Architecture Review Board ensuring cross-functional alignment. Partner with Enterpris [... source excerpt omitted ...] s, and partner teams working within the supply chain domain. Define architectural standards, integration models, and reusability frameworks across projects. Collaborate with the Production Support team to ensure solutions are maintainable post-implementation. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred. Experience: 15+ years in end-to-end supply chain process and system transformation. Deep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM, GTS, and Ariba. Proven experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or equivalent advanced planning tools. Understanding of SAP BT