Solutions Architect

John Charles Limited
Nottingham, United Kingdom
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data analysis
Computing Platforms
Operational Data Store
Data Driven Tests
Software Requirements Analysis
Software Systems

Job description

Our client is looking for a Solutions Architect based in the UK to join a growing technical team focused on designing automation solutions for warehouse and distribution environments. This remote position will play a key role in supporting customers through the evaluation, design, and implementation of technology solutions that improve operational efficiency within retail, wholesale, and e-commerce fulfilment operations.

Working closely with commercial teams, customers, and implementation partners, you will help develop scalable automation concepts that combine robotics, software platforms, and data-driven analysis to enhance warehouse performance., * Support pre-sales activities including site visits, discovery sessions, technical demonstrations, and solution presentations.

  • Work with customers and internal teams to develop automation concepts tailored to specific operational requirements.
  • Participate in the design and development of warehouse automation solutions from initial concept through to detailed design.
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, product, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are aligned with customer objectives.
  • Produce technical documentation including data analysis, layout drawings, equipment specifications, and proposal materials.
  • Analyse operational data such as order profiles, SKU characteristics, inventory levels, and throughput requirements to inform system design.
  • Translate analytical findings into clear visual summaries and operational recommendations.
  • Develop labour modelling and productivity benchmarks using established industrial engineering methods.
  • Create simulation or modelling tools to test and validate proposed operational designs.
  • Build financial justification models that demonstrate the commercial impact of automation investments.
  • Coordinate internally across technical and commercial stakeholders during complex sales opportunities.
  • Support project implementation by working alongside delivery teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
  • Contribute insights from customer engagements to help inform future product development and solution improvements.
  • Represent the organisation at relevant industry events and customer workshops.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Approximately 6+ years of professional experience, including several years working within warehouse operations, supply chain consulting, or automation solution design.
  • Strong experience analysing operational datasets such as order data, SKU characteristics, storage strategies, and throughput analysis.
  • Ability to lead customer-facing technical discussions and workshops.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical concepts to both operational teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Practical understanding of warehouse operations within retail, wholesale, or e-commerce fulfilment environments.
  • Experience applying industrial engineering techniques to develop productivity models or labour standards.
  • Familiarity with warehouse software systems such as WMS or related execution/control platforms.
  • Experience defining material handling or automation system requirements.
  • Ability to build financial models and business cases supporting technology investments.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally as required.

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