D365 SCM Functional Architect | ERP / Supply Chain consulting | Remote | UST | 15 +Years

[shruteesh IT]

The D365 SCM Functional Architect will lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM) across 8 countries: the US, the UK, the Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, and Australia.

This role will design and deliver a global SCM template, ensuring standardized processes across procurement, inventory, warehousing, and production, while accommodating country-specific operational, regulatory, and logistics requirements.

The consultant will act as a functional leader and trusted advisor to Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance executives, driving operational efficiency, scalability, and integration with global finance processes.

 Required Experience (15 Years)

• 15 years in ERP / Supply Chain consulting
• 6–10+ years in D365 F&O SCM / AX
• Minimum 3–5 end-to-end D365 SCM implementations
• Proven experience in:
• Global multi-country rollouts
• Template-based implementations
• Multi-warehouse, multi-site environments
• Strong exposure to:
• Global delivery models (US, Europe, APAC, India)

Key Responsibilities

1. Global SCM Architecture & Template Design

• Define and implement a global SCM template for:
• Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse, Production, Planning, Quality
• Standardize:
• Item master structure, warehouse templates, procurement policies
• Inventory valuation and costing alignment with Finance
• Establish global process frameworks for reuse across all countries

 

2. Multi-Country Implementation Leadership (8 Countries)

• Lead rollout across:
• US, UK, Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia
• Drive a template-based rollout approach:
• Global core design with controlled local variations
• Manage:
• Multi-warehouse, multi-site, multi-legal entity environments
• Ensure scalability for:
• Manufacturing, distribution, and retail operating models

 

3. Localization & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure SCM processes comply with regional operational requirements:
• US / UK / NL / Australia – advanced warehouse ops, logistics compliance
• India / Singapore – GST-linked procurement, compliance workflows
• China – regulatory constraints, local integrations, distribution controls
• Japan – local inventory practices, quality and traceability standards
• Align SCM flows with:
• Local tax and financial posting requirements
• Balance:
• Global standardization vs. local execution needs

 

4. Core SCM Solution Design & Configuration

• Lead fit-gap workshops and solutioning across modules:
• Product Information Management
• Procurement & Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management System (Advanced WMS)
• Production Control
• Master Planning (MRP/MPS)
• Quality Management
• Design:
• End-to-end supply chain processes integrated with Finance (P2P, costing, inventory valuation)
• Ensure solutions maximize:
• Standard D365 capabilities (minimize customization)

 

5. Data Migration & Master Data Governance

• Define and execute data migration strategy using DMF for:
• Item masters, vendors, BOMs, routing, warehouses, locations
• Establish global master data governance model
• Ensure:
• Data integrity, validation, and reconciliation across all countries
• Define:
• Naming conventions, item structures, warehouse hierarchies

 

6. Integration & Ecosystem Design

• Design SCM integration architecture with:
• 4PL providers (DHL/FedEx), warehouse automation systems
• Shipping carriers and tracking platforms
• Procurement and vendor platforms
• Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure:
• Accurate inventory valuation, costing, and financial postings
• Support integration using:
• APIs, Azure services, middleware platforms

 

7. Testing, Deployment & Rollout

• Lead:
• System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, defect resolution
• Manage:
• Multi-country deployment strategy and cutover planning
• Support:
• Hypercare and stabilization post go-live
• Enable:
• User training and adoption across global teams

 

8. Reporting & Operational Insights

• Design reporting frameworks for:
• Inventory visibility, warehouse KPIs, procurement performance
• Demand vs supply planning analytics
• Enable:
• Real-time insights through Power BI and analytics
• Support:
• Data-driven operational decision-making

 

9. Stakeholder & Consulting Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to:
• Supply Chain Heads, Operations Leaders, CIO/CFO stakeholders
• Lead:
• Executive workshops, design reviews, and steering committees
• Support:
• Pre-sales, RFPs, demos, and solution estimations

 

10. Governance & Best Practices

• Ensure adherence to:
• Microsoft best practices and standard D365 architecture
• Define:
• Security roles, warehouse operations controls, and audit traceability
• Promote:
• Reusable templates, accelerators, and delivery frameworks

 

Functional Expertise

• Deep expertise in:
• Procurement & Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management (Advanced WMS)
• Production Control & Planning (MRP/MPS)
• Quality & Batch Management
• Strong knowledge of:
• Inventory costing & valuation methods
• Demand forecasting and supply planning
• Order fulfillment, picking, packing strategies
• Intercompany supply chain flows

 

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Certifications 

• Microsoft:
• MB-330 (SCM Functional Consultant)
• MB-300 (Core Dynamics 365)

Technical Skills

• Process modeling (Visio / BPMN)
• Data & reporting (Power BI)
• Integration understanding (APIs, Azure services)

 

Preferred Experience

• Experience in:
• Global warehouse transformations / WMS implementations
• Manufacturing, distribution, or retail industries
• Exposure to:
• Automation, robotics, or advanced warehouse solutions
• Experience working alongside Finance teams for:
• Inventory accounting, costing, and financial integration

 

 

Thanks & Regards

 

Shruteesh Kumar A

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Direct: +1 609-325-2154

Email: shrutee...@stiorg.com | Web: www.stiorg.com

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/shruteesh