Solution Architect

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join our combined Retail Planning and Pricing team, with a focus on Centric Planning implementations. You’ll work directly with customers and internal and external partners to translate business needs into solution designs, configuration and data requirements. This role requires leadership, sound technical judgement and a focus on planning solutions that deliver customer value.

Responsibilities

• Define and optimise solution designs on the Centric Planning platform to meet customer requirements.
• Work closely with customers, Centric delivery teams and internal and external partners throughout implementation.
• Collect, understand, challenge and communicate business requirements, translating them into functional specifications.
• Lead the definition of technical design, configuration and data requirements to support customer business processes and best-practice planning architecture.
• Assist in preparing system testing and validation plans.

Requirements

• A scientific or technical degree in engineering or computer science.
• Excellent technical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of database queries using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of planning applications at strategic and operational levels.
• A track record in consulting within IT, merchandising or supply chain planning.
• Experience implementing planning management systems and tools, supported by business and implementation experience.
• Ability to lead solution design, respond quickly to changing requirements and work effectively with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft SQL Server querying skills.
• Knowledge of data science.
• Power BI experience, including dataset modelling and dashboard design.

Benefits

• Join a global team working at the intersection of retail, enterprise software and applied AI.
• Opportunity to contribute to business-critical customer outcomes, develop expertise and collaborate with colleagues across the combined Retail Planning and Pricing team.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and other applicable benefits.
• Eligibility for bonus (as applicable).

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120K – $160K per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and work location. This position may also be eligible for a bonus.