Supply Chain Solutions Architect

Job DescriptionChange the world. Love your job. Texas Instruments is looking for a detailed-and-results-oriented engineer to join our global Information-Technology organization as the Supply Chain Solutions Architect. In this role you will influence and transform TI's supply chain business process and software stack. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in systems engineering combined with business acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills. They should be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and have experience designing closed-loop systems that leverage machine learning to drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include: Define & champion technology strategy through a long-term roadmap that aligns IT systems with TI's business goals, scalability, security, and competitive advantage. Conduct market & competitor analysis by evaluating vendor solutions, emerging platforms, and industry trends. Engage & influence stakeholders by translating technical concepts into clear business value propositions. Lead architecture review boards, workshops, and cross-functional steering committees. Drive innovation & continuous improvement while measuring performance and outcomes Ensures design and implementation fulfill functional and non-functional needs such as maintainability, stability, supportability End to end systems and enterprise-level architecture Apply frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to build fault-tolerant, self-healing systems. Ensure designs meet security, compliance, and reliability standards. Build scalable data ingestion, processing, and storage solutions workloads. Apply modern software engineering concepts Provides architecture guidance on solution design and integration for end to end systems. Ensure physical and logical designs fit within enterprise architecture Identify necessary interaction with other applications/services and define message exchange patterns, data contracts, and service level agreements Enforces adoption and adherence to solid modern development practices including CICD QualificationsMinimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (master's preferred) 5+ years of experience in product supply chain (e.g., demand/supply planning, warehousing/inventory, order management) Deep understanding of architectural concepts and the fundamentals of good software system design Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications: Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex problem situations Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions Ability to take the initiative and drive for results Ability to build strong, influential relationships Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery Proven experience influencing opinions and gaining consensus Possess high energy, a helpful attitude, be self-motivated, and be able to consistently contribute towards a positive work and team environment Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations Knowledge of relevant security standards and regulations, including data privacy laws About Us Why TI? Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics. We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com. Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition. About the Team TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.