SAP SCM Functional Architect - 3 Openings

For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact one of our Talent Specialists, Hema, at (630) 847-0275 or Lavanya, at (224) 369-0873Title: SAP SCM Functional Architect - 3 Openings Duration: 12 Months with potential of extension or full-time conversion Location: On-site role at Waukegan, ILRelocation: Candidates willing to relocate will be considered Travel: Less than 10-15% This is not a remote role/opportunity.Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.Description:Role Overview Currently Looking senior-level SAP Supply Chain professionals. This role is primarily focused on SAP Functional Consulting within the Supply Chain process area. These are full-time, hands-on resources working in a functional environment. The projects are based on SAP ECC. Depending on business requirements, candidates may extend into Architect-level responsibilities. However, this is a hands-on functional role requiring active involvement in writing functional specifications, supporting testing, engaging with business stakeholders, conducting workshops, and collaborating across teams. The OpportunityWhat You'll Work On The IT Technical Specialist, Functional Manufacturing, provides in-depth technical expertise and direction for the design, development, and support of SAP application solutions that enable the Client's global supply chain operations. This includes delivering new capabilities, enhancements, and system maintenance; preparing functional and technical specifications; and ensuring the development, testing, and deployment of efficient, cost-effective solutions. This individual contributor role requires comprehensive expertise across all SAP SCM functional areas, including but not limited to: Production Planning (PP) & Production Execution (PP PI / PP DS) Quality Management (QM) Warehouse Management (WM/EWM) Inventory Management & Logistics Operations This role also includes Functional Architecture responsibilities, helping shape solution architecture, integration patterns, standards, scalability, and alignment to the long-term global SAP roadmap. You will coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and cross-functional business teams; lead requirements gathering workshops; and drive complex, global project implementations. You will adapt established practices and may introduce new approaches to deliver innovative, scalable, compliant solutions. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all Corporate and Divisional policies; executing configuration reviews, functional testing, design validation, user training, and hypercare support. You may serve as a technical expert or lead project teams to develop, test, and implement new business capabilities or process improvements. You will conduct research and provide architectural and technical guidance on adopting or integrating new SAP technologies. Additional responsibilities include validating solution designs, performing performance monitoring and capacity planning, and supporting installation, testing, and upgrading of SAP releases and related tools. As a functional architect, you will also: Define and maintain SAP SCM solution architecture standards Develop cross-process integration designs and data flows Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security guidelines Review and approve functional and technical solution designs Influence long-term SAP platform strategy and roadmap decisions You will evaluate and recommend new software, tools, and methodologies, and configure SAP systems to meet business needs. You are responsible for delivering all required project documentation, including change requests, specifications, test results, and system validation artifacts. Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in IT and/or a complementary business discipline. At least 10 to 15 years of experience across SAP SCM process areas (PP-PI, QM, WM/EWM, Logistics, Transportation), ideally in the healthcare industry. Experience contributing to or leading functional solution architecture in SAP environments. Prior project, program, or people management experience. Strong problem determination and root cause analysis skills. Excellent collaboration and partnering skills with business and technical stakeholders. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts in clear business language to senior leaders. Knowledge of business environment, service requirements, and organizational culture. Understanding of process costs and experience working with Service Providers to maintain operational excellence and service level compliance. Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly through relationship building and influence. Ability to be firm, fair, and consistent in ensuring operational deliverables. Senior-level SAP Supply Chain Functional experience Strong hands-on functional background Responsibilities Work as a hands-on SAP Functional Consultant within the Supply Chain domain Support and participate in testing activities Top 3 Required Skills Candidates must have experience in at least 2 out of the following 3 areas: Production Planning (PP) Quality Management (QM) Warehouse Management (WM) Preferred Life Sciences industry experience (beneficial) Interview Process: One Video Interview

Created: 2026-03-10