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# IT Solutions Architect, Supply Chain

- **Company:** MSC Industrial Supply Co.
- **Location:** Davidson, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, ASC X12 Standards, IBM System I, Systems Engineering, AS2, JIRA, Batch Processing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Dictionary, Data Masking, Data Systems, IBM DB2, Query Languages, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Middleware, Github, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visio, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Queueing Systems, Remote Access Technology, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Google Cloud, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Load Balancing, Office365, Software Security, Archimate, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, Togaf, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, SAP S/4HANA, Integration Frameworks, SAP Ariba, Bitbucket, Cloud Integration, Api Gateway, Stream Processing, Web Trends, Jenkins, Servicenow, IBM Sterling Suite, Microservices
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_mscisc2-10560

## About the Role

effectively with warehouse teams, technical teams and executives + Identify automation opportunities, drive AI adoption, and technical debt reduction while ensuring compliance, and security. + Mentor analysts/developers/architects and share current technology trends + Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC s vision and unity of purpose + Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required **QUALIFICATIONS** **What You Need:** + Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience required; master s preferred + 10+ years IT experience with significant solution design experience, lead designer or engineering leadership experience; preferred for enterprise-scale scope + Programming/web/data technologies such as RPGILE, COBOL, DB2, SQL, QRY, C#, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, relational/no-SQL query languages + Experience building
real-time data streaming solutions between the cloud and enterprise systems using message queuing architectures that support event streaming and are reliable, resilient, and scalable + Strong experience supporting supply chain, distribution, warehouse, logistics, transportation, fulfillment or manufacturing technologies + Proven delivery of major enterprise systems across multiple sites, including vendor, platform or budget/cost management + Experience modernizing legacy environments + Capability modeling, target/transition roadmaps, application rationalization and system documentation/diagrams + IBM iSeries/AS400, RDI, VSCode, Turnover, Implementer, Jenkins, GitHub, batch processing, legacy integration and modernization patterns, Jira/Atlassian, Bitbucket, ServiceNow and Office365 products (word, excel, powerpoint, visio) or equivalent + WMS, WCS/WES, TMS, planning, inventory, fulfillment, SAP S/4HANA/BTP, Ariba + IBM Sterling Integrator, EDI, ANSI X12, XML, AS2, SFTP,
APIs, middleware, event-driven patterns, queues and canonical data models + Google Cloud, hybrid cloud architecture, cloud integration, API gateways, observability/APM/logs/metrics/tracing, security, CI/CD, testing and DR + Multi-tier architectures, load balancing, distributed systems, loose coupling/stateless design, or performance optimization + Application security, PKI/encryption, certificates/keys, remote access, credential management, vulnerability remediation and separation-of-duty/change controls + SDLC, Agile/Waterfall/feature-driven methods, environment topology, sandbox/client management, data masking/seeding, repos, branching, promotion and rollback policies **Bonus Points If You Have:** + Preferred: TOGAF, ArchiMate, Google Professional Cloud Architect/Data Engineer, ITIL, SAFe Architect or other IT certifications + Demonstrates ability to understand the business with effective and timely communications with business partners, understand the audience and
tailor the message appropriately, ability to move decisions forward + Self-starter who understands the distribution business, acts like an owner, works through ambiguity, uses sound judgment and applies the 80/20 rule where appropriate + Innovative and strategic thinker with high standards and aggressive goals; pursues everything with energy and focus; pushes through setbacks to achieve objectives and demonstrates a track record of exceeding goals; demonstrates leadership by striving to achieve more + Connects and demonstrates leadership while working collaboratively with others within and outside the organization + Builds trust with a comfortable with no problem too small or too large mindset + Handles multiple workstreams with discipline; learns, adapts to feedback, maintains high standards through setbacks **Other Requirements:** + A valid driver s license may be required + Position requires up to 25% of travel + This position may require access to
International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ( ITAR ) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI ) ***INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES** To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required.

## Description

We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates. **Requisition ID :** 21288 **Employment Type :** Full Time **Job Category :** Supply Chain **Work Location :** Davidson, NC (CSC) **BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:** The IT Solutions Architect, Supply Chain is a member of the IT Application Development team who leads the transformation and modernization of MSC s software landscape.
This role translates supply chain business strategy across Warehouse Management & Execution Systems (WMS/WCS/WES), Logistics, Planning and Purchasing into secure, scalable systems.
This role guides development of legacy solutions, cloud, package software, and custom solutions from roadmap to delivery.
In this role you will guide AI adoption, guide developers, establish governance and reusable technology patterns; and partner with business, IT engineering, and vendors to implement software solutions, reduce technical debt, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable business value. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Lead end-to-end IT solution for supply chain initiatives, decomposing business problems into scalable system designs and guiding solutions from concept to go-live and steady state + Define and maintain the system architecture vision, roadmap, reference architecture, standards, governance, stage gates and reusable design patterns; facilitate architecture/design reviews and build-vs-buy decisions + Architect system solutions across multiple platforms WMS, WCS/WES, TMS, planning, inventory, fulfillment, and custom IBM iSeries/AS400 applications + Own integration patterns across IBM iSeries applications, WMS, WCS/WES, ERP, TMS, SAP/S/4HANA/BTP, Google Cloud, IBM Sterling
Integrator, EDI, APIs, middleware, event messaging, file exchange and partner connectivity + Design Microservices and APIs: create microservices, APIs, data models, and integration patterns that support modular, scalable and modern applications. + Provide architectural leadership for warehouse automation systems and robotics, including ASRS, AMR, PLC, Fortna, AutoStore, Exacta, Savoye, iPack, Cubiscan, Plus One, Osaro and related material handling solutions + Ensure reliable data flow across systems; maintain integration frameworks, documentation, data dictionaries and traceability standards + Drive reliability, quality and operational readiness, environment strategy, testing assets, observability, SRE practices, security controls, DR/runbooks, release calendars, incident/problem management and root-cause remediation + Partner with Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Maintenance, IT Operations, IT Security, Data Analytics, and software vendors; communicate