What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Domain Architect - Deerfield, IL position at Group Nine?
Title: Supply Chain Domain Architect
Location: Deerfield, IL (35 mins from Chicago CBD)
Work Mode: Hybrid (candidates should be local to Chicago or based nearby as they would be required to be in office (Deerfield) as per hybrid work plan OR open to relo folks)
Duration: 12 Months
Role Purpose
The Supply Chain Domain Architect is the senior architecture leader accountable for translating Supply Chain strategy into coherent, executable technology outcomes that deliver in-year cost savings, enable year-on-year simplification, and establish a resilient target-state architecture across planning, manufacturing, quality, logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment.
Outcomes That Define Success
Measurable in-year and recurring cost savings across the Supply Chain portfolio
Reduced architectural complexity, technical debt, and redundant capabilities
Clear current-to-target state roadmaps for Supply Chain platforms and value streams
Increased reuse of enterprise-standard platforms and reduced point solutions
Improved decision quality and speed for Supply Chain investments
Core Responsibilities
Strategy Realization
Partner with Supply Chain and Enterprise Architecture leadership to translate strategy into target operating models and capability roadmaps
Lead target-state architecture across Supply Chain capabilities and platforms
Deliver sequenced roadmaps that produce measurable savings and simplification
Surface cross-portfolio risks and dependencies early
Solution Architecture Leadership
Provide architecture leadership for major Supply Chain initiatives
Guide solution design across SAP, JD Edwards, Maximo, POMSnet, Camstar, DC Link, warehouse, manufacturing, and fulfillment platforms
Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and security requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor s degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience
10 years in solution or enterprise architecture roles
Deep experience with ERP, MES, quality, asset, logistics, and fulfillment systems
Proven record driving simplification and cost optimization