Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect

Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) is currently seeking a Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect to join the Supply Chain Demand Forecasting, Supply Planning and MRP product family in Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Everett, WA; Kent, WA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; or Plano, TX. 

As our Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect, you’ll drive innovation in SC Demand Forecasting, Supply Planning and MRP products, impacting one of the world’s complex supply chains. We’re looking for a skilled professional to:

• Define and refine requirements to build robust, adaptable architectures

• Set design constraints ensuring alignment with business needs

• Integrate architecture into the Software Development Lifecycle for agility and efficiency

• Lead development of architecture models and guide your team toward practical, visionary solutions

• Evaluate solutions through trade-off analyses to inform strategic decisions

• Champion best practices and set organizational standards

• Assess architectural impacts on the product lifecycle for sustainable, scalable outcomes

• Shape product architecture and data management strategies for the future

• Identifies and removes technical impediments in product designs

• Evaluate new products in the domain for the suitability

This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead transformative projects that will drive our product team and the Boeing Supply Chain forward!

Position Responsibilities: 

• System Design and Architecture:

  • Lead the development and documentation of comprehensive system architectures encompassing hardware, software, and networks. Create and maintain architectural models and diagrams to communicate system designs.

• Requirements Analysis:

  • Collaborate closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate system requirements. Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and architectural solutions.

• Technology Evaluation:

  • Research and assess emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks. Provide informed recommendations for adoption and integration strategies.

• Integration Planning:

  • Design and implement integration strategies ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow. Define and standardize APIs, protocols, and communication methods for interoperability.

• Performance Optimization:

  • Analyze system performance to identify bottlenecks and enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

• Security Considerations:

  • Embed security best practices into system designs. Collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.

• Documentation:

  • Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation architectures, design decisions, and technical specifications. Produce user guides, operational manuals, and roadmaps for current and future states.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Engage with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to align on architecture. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Project Management:

  • Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor progress to ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices. Lead initiatives to improve processes, tools, and methodologies in system design and development.

• Initiative and Problem Solving:

  • Proactively identify challenges and make timely, well-informed decisions independently.

• Teamwork:

  • Foster cooperative relationships across teams. Adapt flexibly to changing environments, priorities, and organizational needs.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace and/or defense

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain and supply chain business

• 5+ years of experience in Demand Forecasting, Supply Planning and/or MRP disciplines

• Understand differences in planning philosophies between production/repair and after market parts planning.

• 5+ years of experience in systems architecture, software development, and/or IT infrastructure roles

• 5+ years of experience with integration technologies such as API, FTP, and Cloud Integration Services

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 10+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills

• 10+ years of experience leading successful Lean and process improvement initiatives across an IT organization

• 10+ years of experience with IT4IT, ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and/or other relevant frameworks

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale IT transformation projects

• 5+ years of experience automating and optimizing Supply Chain processes

• 5+ years of experience of supply chain management and how technology supports end-to-end business processes (e.g., order fulfillment, procurement, logistics, etc.)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay Range Summary:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Relocation:

This position is not budgeted for relocation. Candidate must live in one of the designated locations or relocate at their own expense.

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Total Rewards and Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Pay Range is commensurate with Geo Location:

$140K - $198K

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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