Administration Technical Architect, Supply Chain and Logistics

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end supply chain technology architectures, focusing on distribution, logistics, planning, and manufacturing systems.
• Develop and maintain integration architecture strategies that ensure reliable and efficient data flow between ERP, WMS, TMS, MES, APS, and other supply chain applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance related to supply chain system integrations.
• Assess existing technology landscapes and recommend modernization strategies to optimize supply chain performance.
• Evaluate and select middleware, API management platforms, and integration tools that align with enterprise architecture principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing system performance and recommending enhancements.
• Mentor and guide junior architects, developers, and technical teams on architecture design and integration best practices.
• Stay current with emerging supply chain technologies and integration trends to ensure competitive advantage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain technology architecture or related IT architecture roles.
• Proven expertise in distribution, planning (APS/ERP), and manufacturing technology domains.
• Strong background in integration architecture, including experience with middleware, ESB, APIs, EDI, and cloud integrations.
• Familiarity with leading supply chain platforms such as SAP, Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, Vertique, e80, ASRS, etc.
• Hands-on experience designing solutions using APIs, message queues, microservices, and data integration tools.
• Responsible for guiding development teams, and driving the adoption of modern cloud, automation, and integration patterns.
• Oversee the integration of various systems and evaluate new technologies to optimize the supply chain.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain processes and their technological dependencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid integration scenarios is a plus.
• Relevant certifications in architecture (TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) and/or supply chain technologies preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with digital supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of IoT, AI/ML applications in supply chain planning and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in integration development.
• Ability to work in agile and cross-functional teams.