SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) Functional Architect
Company: A.O. Smith
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader
applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to
products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of
the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial
water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of
water treatment products for residential and light commercial
applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United
States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the
United Kingdom. Please Note : At this time, we are unable to
provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be
authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or
in the future. Responsibilities Act as internal consultant and
design architect for SAP solutions within specific modules. Partner
with peers in the IT organization and fellow Functional Architects
and Business Analysts to align business processes with solution
design, leveraging the capabilities of the SAP modules. Responsible
for the full systems development lifecycle from requirements
gathering through implementation of various functional architecture
solutions. Translate overall business process requirements to SAP
configuration. Advise on the management of configuration and
testing across the SAP environment. Collaborate with Functional
Architects and Business Analysts to ensure end to end process
integration and consistency Support the identification of
enhancement opportunities to standardize/improve processes and
system configuration that supports the customer-focused approach,
ensuring compliance to the business management goals and
objectives. Collaborate with Functional Architects and Business
Analysts to ensure end to end process integration and consistency
Develop, prototype, test and implement solution improvements to
increase stability, usability and functionality to enable end users
to meet business objectives Lead and support project initiatives to
expand the usage of the SAP solution to improve and expand
processes across the enterprise. Understand non-SAP business
systems and their interaction with SAP. Assist in the management of
those systems as part of an overall solution portfolio. Provides
functional support and leadership to our SAP User Community
including: interaction with Third-Party Support Providers,
definition of SOPs, gathering business requirements, documenting
functional designs and specifications, and evaluating / directing
enhancements. Researches and analyzes basic and complex issues
surrounding our business processes and systems. Mentor business and
functional team members to increase their competency in SAP.
Perform all duties according to company policies and safety rules
and regulations. Perform other duties as necessary. Qualifications
BS degree in computer science or engineering with 10 years of
experience or MS degree with 5 years of experience. MBA preferred –
Related Field 5 years of functional/configuration experience in SAP
consulting, systems integration, or architecture role At least 3
life cycle implementations of SAP ECC SAP S/4 HANA experience
preferred Experience supporting manufacturing plant personnel with
day-to-day ERP system processes Flexibility, adaptability, and
process improvement approach. Have a good understanding of SAP best
practices Must be an expert in analyzing, creating system
specifications, and developing tests and implementing business
solutions utilizing SAP technologies. Technical proficiency in
Microsoft Office. Must have good communication skills and should
have a proven ability to meet deadlines without compromising
quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience
managing projects and working with a team Ability to assess and
manage technical risks and issues. We Offer Competitive
compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include
medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance,
retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability
programs and tuition assistance. LI-Hybrid LI-AO Appcast ADA
Statement & EEO Statement In developing this job description care
was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully
perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may
not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable
accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be
reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and applicable state and local law.
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