Solution Architect, Supply Chain Planning

Client Description:

The client is a Fortune 500, multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, headquartered in New York City. As the global leader in prestige beauty, we touch over half a billion consumers a year. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.

Responsibilities:

• Integration Technologies
• Cloud computing / SaaS / IaaS / PaaS technologies
• Big Data Analytics, Data Architecture & Modeling
• Strong production capabilities in PowerPoint, Keynote, Word, Excel, JIRA, Confluence
• Functional knowledge of ERP modules and functionalities (e.g. SAP)
• Experience working with (or, ability to quickly learn & master) a variety of technologies including web, mobile and social
• Experienced in traditional SDLC and Agile frameworks
• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
• Senior experience in IT; 2 minimum years as a Solution Architect.

Candidate Profile:

Senior IT Business Solution Architect Supply Planning is a key business interfacing role that has technical and business domain-specific expertise and provides oversight and coordination across the portfolio of technical solutions being developed in that domain. They develop, maintain, and communicate processes and standard practices related to the high-level design, development, and implementation of solutions across the portfolio of projects in the domain. Additionally, they work with the business to define technology roadmaps & ensure solutions meet business needs along with architecturally significant functional and non-functional requirements. The candidate will be working with and guiding our Product Owners, Software Architects, and others to create and implement technical specifications using industry-standard, best-in-class coding practice.

The Senior IT Business Solution Architect Supply Planning needs to understand business processes, process analysis/management, and their related IT requirements. Drives the definition, optimization, improvement, and approved changes to new and existing business processes and IT solutions via the development of business and functional requirements. Manages process conformance and compliance as appropriate (e.g.SOX). Collaborates with technical teams to prototype, build, test, and deliver the solution.