• Architect and define the end-to-end Pharma distribution and supply chain landscape with SAP S/4HANA as the digital core. • Build integrated, cross‑module SAP solutions spanning SD, MM, EWM, ATTP, QM, Demand and Supply planning systems, Finance (FI/CO) and other peripheral systems. • Define architecture supporting pharma distribution realities: high-volume order processing, strict cut-off times, allocation rules, DEA controls, and returns handling. • Lead architectural impact assessments for Mergers & Acquisitions, including distribution center onboarding from SAP perspective, harmonization, TSA understanding, and post‑merger integration. • Establish CENCORA’s Reference Model for Supply Chain Capability and Technology as the critical architecture artefact and owns stewardship duties. • Articulates Supply Chain capability gaps, brings outside-in best practice and delivers the CENCORA perspective of capability realization strategy to business. • Acts as a critical tie breaking partner in crossroads situations leveraging the patterns, principles and standards laid out by Enterprise Architecture team. • Continuously scans the Technology Landscape to find differentiated technology solutions to increase CENCORA’s competitive advantage. • Serves as an Alliance point to Supply Chain Technology providers delivering continuous awareness & education of Technology choices. • Design solutions for pharma inventory management, including lot-level accuracy, expiration control, FEFO/serial tracking, consignment, controlled substances, and cold-chain requirements. • Define allocation logic for backorders, constrained products, and customer prioritization aligned with commercial and regulatory policies. • Build and govern cross-platform architectures integrating SAP with WMS/TMS, automation systems (ASRS, conveyors, robotics), carrier systems, 3PL partners, and cold-chain logistics platforms. • Design robust handoffs between EWM and native/3rd‑party WMS for inventory, HU/SSCC, task management, and exception handling; define SLA-backed integration contracts and monitoring. • Leverage SAP BTP including API-led connectivity, Integration Suite/CPI, API Management, Event Mesh, and workflow automation. • Ensure full traceability from warehouse operations to financial postings through strong Supply Chain–Finance integration. • Integrate Demand Planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP or 3rd‑party) with S/4 HANA for forecast consumption, safety stock policies, collaboration, and supply response—closing the loop to allocation and order promising. • Connect to Analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, SAP Datasphere, and enterprise BI) for operational dashboards, OTIF, inventory turns, and exception analytics; define data models and event-driven telemetry for near‑real‑time insights. • Establish data quality, governance, and master data alignment (MDG/MDM) across planning, execution, and finance. • Identify and architect SAP-enabled AI and automation use cases for pharma distribution (demand sensing, dynamic allocation, predictive fulfillment, anomaly detection, automated exception management). • Develop business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI modeling to quantify value and support investment decisions. • Produce architectural blueprints, integration designs, overall data flows, and solution diagrams. • Lead solution design reviews and governance with operations, quality, compliance, and finance stakeholders. • Mentor product and delivery teams to uplift engineering standards and drive reusable integration patterns. • Build strong partnership with Enterprise Architects, Product Management, BU IT Leadership and Business Solution Teams to serve business ‘As One’.