Gap Inc. · 1 month ago
Principal Architect - Supply Chain
Groveport, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expGap Inc. is a leading global retailer known for its diverse brands including Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic, and Gap. The Principal Architect – Supply Chain will define and drive the architecture vision for Gap Inc’s global supply chain platforms, focusing on strategic leadership and technology roadmaps to enhance automation and analytics.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Provide thought leadership, direction and accountability for strategic architectural plans and execution standards across supply chain systems
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Product Management, Product Engineering and key stakeholders to define capabilities, solution strategies and multi-year roadmaps
Partner with architects, technical leads and vendor teams to translate business requirements into scalable business solutions, anticipating risks and identifying opportunities for innovation
Drive adoption of modern architectural paradigms including microservices, event-driven design, cloud-native applications, API-first integrations, and security-by-design
Conduct thorough evaluations of solution designs, ensuring alignment with functional and technical requirements, with emphasis on data and integration architectures
Enable the use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve fulfillment speed, logistics cost efficiency, and customer delivery experience
Mentor and coach architects and technical leaders, fostering an architecture community of practice and raising overall technical maturity
Influence and engage with senior business leaders to align supply chain architecture with enterprise transformation objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Information Technology
5+ years of architecture experience in a complex supply chain ecosystem
Domain expertise in distribution, transportation or order management systems
Proven track record of shaping enterprise-wide architecture strategies and delivering business outcomes through technology
Experience with modern development practices, platforms, and database management systems to support digital transformation
Strong background in data integration patterns, techniques, and technologies
Excellent communication skills including strong technical writing
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic environments
Benefits
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Company
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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