SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Solution Architect - Oxfordshire

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Solution Architect

Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite (Oxford base)

Position Summary:

We are currently looking for an accomplished SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of integrated SAP solutions across the full supply chain life cycle, from procurement through manufacturing to customer fulfilment.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on aligning SAP capability with business outcomes. You will shape the functional and technical design across multiple modules and ensure seamless integration and scalability in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Strategy:

• Own the end-to-end SAP supply chain solution architecture, including blueprinting, roadmap development, and deployment approach.

• Ensure proposed solutions meet enterprise goals, are scalable, and utilise SAP standard best practices.

• Assess and balance the use of Embedded SAP S/4HANA functionality (eg, PP/DS, EWM, TM) versus standalone tools (eg, SAP IBP, eSPP) based on client requirements.

Process & Module Expertise:

• Order to Cash (O2C): Design streamlined order fulfilment processes from sales order creation through billing and delivery.

• EWM & TM: Architect warehousing and logistics execution covering inventory, shipping, and freight management.

• CRM: Enable effective customer management, opportunity tracking, and service delivery.

• Procure to Pay (P2P), MRP, PP: Design integrated procurement and production processes including MRP runs, operational purchasing, and detailed scheduling via Embedded PP/DS.

• Record to Report (R2R): Align supply chain processes with finance - covering inventory valuation, cost tracking, and invoicing.

• Advanced Planning (IBP/eSPP): Evaluate planning needs and propose advanced SAP planning solutions suited to the business context.

Integration & Governance:

• Define a robust integration architecture across SAP modules and with third-party systems (eg, DMS, supplier platforms, IoT).

• Promote solution governance through adherence to SAP's clean core approach, minimising custom code, and maintaining documentation standards.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the principal liaison between business leads, delivery partners, and technical teams.

• Facilitate solution design workshops and fit-to-standard sessions.

• Mentor internal team members and help drive project success through clear communication and delivery alignment.

Candidate Profile: Experience:

• 10+ years of SAP implementation experience, with 5+ years in a Solution Architect or Lead role.

• Proven delivery of full-cycle SAP S/4HANA programmes, ideally within manufacturing or logistics-heavy industries.

• Strong background in both strategic design and operational deployment of SAP Supply Chain solutions.

SAP & Technical Expertise:

• Deep functional knowledge across:

  • Logistics & Fulfilment: SAP EWM, TMS, CRM, SD (O2C).

  • Procurement & Manufacturing: SAP MM (P2P), MRP, PP, and Embedded PP/DS.

  • Finance Integration: Understanding of integration with SAP FI/CO (R2R).

  • Planning: Familiarity with SAP IBP or eSPP.

• Good understanding of the S/4HANA data model, Embedded analytics, and SAP Fiori UX.

• Awareness of SAP BTP and clean core principles.

Architecture & Delivery:

• Able to produce solution blueprints and validate technical design with enterprise architects.

• Experience in SAP Activate or other agile delivery methodologies.

• Strong grasp of cross-functional integration touchpoints.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence business and IT stakeholders.

• Effective leader and communicator - comfortable translating technical solutions into business value.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a practical, outcomes-based approach.