Horizontal Talent ยท 1 day ago
Sr IT Architect, Merchandising Systems & Processing
Horizontal Talent is seeking a Sr IT Architect to join their dynamic team at the forefront of retail technology. This remote role involves driving innovation and leading architectural solutions in merchandising systems, with a focus on planning, design, and delivery of core merchandising processes.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of core merchandising processes in a retail environment
Evaluate and recommend business requirements based on solid knowledge of merchandise capabilities
Develop and communicate strategies for managing organizational information and data architecture
Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance merchandising processes and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with technology solutions
Provide expert guidance on merchandise processes and their integration with ERP systems
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience as a solution architect in retail merchandising landscapes
Strong knowledge of demand planning, assortment planning, and inventory optimization
Proficiency in using major retail platforms like O9 or Blue Yonder
Proven ability to manage complex system designs and ensure adherence to technical standards
Excellent communication skills for presenting solutions to diverse audiences
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of core merchandising processes in a retail environment
Evaluate and recommend business requirements based on solid knowledge of merchandise capabilities
Develop and communicate strategies for managing organizational information and data architecture
Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance merchandising processes and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with technology solutions
Provide expert guidance on merchandise processes and their integration with ERP systems
Preferred
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Background in project estimation and resource planning
Ability to lead software and vendor evaluations
Knowledge of IT governance and strategy development
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