Staff Architect DC Operations

Analyzes and translates complex technical requirements into architectural blueprints or proofs of concept for one or more information technology products and/or systems. Ensures the quality, scalability, and supportability of business applications.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Defines, designs, and oversees the systems and applications architecture for current and future technology products and business applications.

• Understands product vision and business requirements to define product architectures and works with product managers to plan and execute new product releases.

• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure products and solutions meet business requirements, are well documented, and have processes in place for ongoing support and maintenance.

• Develops architecture and design principles to improve product performance, capacity, and scalability.

• Maintains architectural standards to ensure product development needs align with business objectives.

• Assists technology teams with issues needing technical expertise and complex systems knowledge.

• Evaluates new and emerging technologies and developmental methodologies to find faster, cost effective, and more reliable solutions for existing and proposed systems.

• Provides training and guidance to technology teams.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.

• Operates with considerable latitude. Situations may have little or no precedent requiring original or new concepts or approaches without guidance from others. Reaches decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

• Develops or engages/directs others in developing innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and operating problems; cross-departmental considerations are often present.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing and configuring SAP Supply Chain solutions, with deep expertise in SAP WM (Warehouse Management)

• Demonstrable experience or significant training in SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).

• Deep understanding of integration points and the end-to-end data flow between SAP WM/EWM and other modules/systems, such as SD (Sales & Distribution), MM (Materials Management), FI (Finance), 3rd party logistics solutions and external WCS (Warehouse Control Systems).

• Proven ability to lead solution design for complex projects in a large-scale distribution environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve intricate, cross-functional technical issues, + Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.