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Marathon Petroleum

Senior System Architect, Supply Chain

Marathon Petroleum, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208


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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.Position Summary

The Supply Chain system architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the technical architecture that supports the organization’s supply chain processes. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, IT, and external vendors, to ensure that system solutions align with business objectives and operational needs. The System Architect will develop scalable and integrated solutions that enhance the efficiency, visibility, and performance of the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement to delivery.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems design, solution architecture, and supply chain management technologies such as SAP ERP systems, ARIBA, Tactical/Predictive Procurement, Inventory Management, and demand planning tools. They will be responsible for ensuring the architecture supports both current and future needs, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security.This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.Key Responsibilities

Leads designing governance and standards activities for technology architecture compliance. Participates in hardware and software technology and product standards selection in the supply chain domain. Participates and contributes in system architect reviews and ensures architecture adherence.Collaborates with stakeholders, including senior supply chain leadership, to ensure system architecture aligns with business objectives and long-term vision. Identifies organizational and financial impacts of technology architecture, that supports competitive positioning and innovation.Drives the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks for systems. Assesses technology industry and market trends and their impact on the enterprise. Evaluates technology options and advises on emerging technology investment decisions.Analyzes and translates business and technical requirements into scalable and efficient system designs. Designs and implements end to end system architectures that meet business requirements and maximizes security, performance and resilience.Defines system integration approaches and ensures interoperability of system components. Provides strategic guidance and support to development teams during system implementation. Leads technology change initiatives to deliver business outcomes. Will also oversee technology implementation and modification activities.Champions the documentation and communicates technology architecture design and analysis work. Leads the development of system architecture documentation and diagrams creating comprehensive, accessible resources that ensures clarity and strategic alignment.Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information technology preferred, related field or equivalent experience.5+ years of relevant architecture experience required.Experience in SAP ERP systems (procure to pay), ARIBA, Tactical/Predictive Procurement, Inventory Management, and demand planning tools preferred.Skills

Agile Methodology:

Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards the completion of a project.Architecture Frameworks:

Proficiency in widely used architecture frameworks like TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) or Zachman Framework to structure and organize architectural artifacts and processes.Authentic Communicator:

Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.Business Acumen:

Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s strategy.Cloud Computing:

Knowing how to manage cloud services, develop cloud applications and use cloud architecture to meet customer needs.Continuous Improvement Mindset:

Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.DevSecOps:

A set of practices that automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery.Edge Computing:

Edge computing refers to the decentralized processing of data near the source of data generation, reducing latency and bandwidth usage.Functional Expertise:

A strong understanding of various technologies, platforms, and systems relevant to the organization's architecture, such as networking, databases, cloud computing, and security.Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

The process of managing and provisioning infrastructure through code instead of through manual processes.Internet of Things (IoT):

Familiarity with IoT concepts and protocols, as well as experience designing architectures that incorporate IoT devices.Performance Monitoring:

The process of measuring the performance of a system in real time to determine problems and identify other factors that may cause problems in the future.Process Orchestration:

Coordination and management of various tasks, activities, and resources within a workflow or business process.Strategic Outlook:

Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios and develops plans with a long-term perspective.System Reliability:

Reliability refers to the ability of a system or component to consistently perform its intended function without failure.Systems Design:

The process of designing technical solutions and systems to meet specified business and user requirements.Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience.5+ years of relevant architecture experience.Location:

San Antonio, TexasAdditional locations: Findlay, OhioJob Requisition ID: 00014118Location Address: 19100 Ridgewood PkwyEmployee Group: Full timeEmployee Subgroup: RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination.

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