SCM Enterprise Solution Architect

Overview

Job Title :
Enterprise Solution Architect – Supply Chain

Job Location :
Seattle, WA(Onsite)

Job Duration :
Long-term Contract(2+ Years)

Pay rate : $90/hr on W2 & $100/hr on C2C

NOTE :
Client is looking for SCM Solution Architect who understand flow

• Define and evolve target and transition architectures for supply chain domains including manufacturing, warehousing, food safety & quality, and sourcing.
• Establish architectural direction aligned with enterprise standards, long-term modernization goals, and operational priorities.
• Drive architectural consistency across multiple concurrent supply chain initiatives.
• Lead the design of end-to-end solution architectures across multiple Supply Chain Organizations (SCOs).
• Ensure seamless integration and data flow across WMS, WES, MES, sourcing systems, analytics platforms, and enterprise integrations.
• Own and deliver conceptual, logical, and physical architecture artifacts required for implementation and governance.
• Engage with manufacturing, warehouse operations, food safety, sourcing, and supply chain business leaders to translate operational needs into scalable architecture solutions.
• Partner with product managers, engineering teams, and external vendors to ensure solutions meet both business and technical requirements.
• Serve as a trusted architectural advisor across global and regional stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce architecture principles, patterns, and best practices across supply chain initiatives.
• Actively participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and enterprise governance forums.
• Ensure architecture documentation is maintained in LeanIX and aligned with TOGAF-based enterprise architecture practices.
• Assess and recommend platforms, tools, and vendors supporting manufacturing, warehousing, and sourcing capabilities.
• Lead or support vendor selection, POCs, and implementation decisions for supply chain technologies.
• Provide clear architectural recommendations with documented trade-offs and rationale.
• Ensure all solutions comply with global security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Incorporate operational resiliency, data integrity, and compliance considerations into solution designs, particularly within manufacturing and warehouse environments.

• Provide deep expertise in warehouse management, warehouse execution, manufacturing systems, and sourcing technologies.
• Demonstrate technical leadership across commercial and proprietary supply chain platforms, including WMS, WES, and integration layers.
• Bring hands-on experience designing, procuring, building, and implementing supply chain systems as both a vendor and enterprise customer.
• Understand system interactions, dependencies, and operational impacts across end-to-end supply chain flows.
• Deliver high-impact architecture artifacts and guide teams through complex supply chain transformations.
• High-level conceptual and logical architecture designs.
• Detailed solution architecture artifacts, including:
• • Application and integration architecture diagrams
  • Data flow and system interaction models
  • Process flow, sequence, and activity diagrams
  • Interface specifications and integration contracts
• Architecture roadmaps and transition plans aligned to a North Star vision.
• Solution options with clear recommendations and decision rationale.
• Executive-ready presentations and documentation for technical and business leadership.
• Participation in RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and technology assessments.
• Active involvement in Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and governance forums.

• 10+ years of overall IT experience with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain, warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics technology environments.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale supply chain systems across retail, QSR, manufacturing, and distribution domains.
• Prior experience working both as a technology vendor and enterprise practitioner.
• Deep understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), and Manufacturing systems.
• Strong background in supply chain process design, warehouse operations, and systems integration.
• Experience supporting food safety, quality, and sourcing-adjacent systems.
• Hands-on experience with platforms such as Manhattan WMS, Oracle WMS, High Jump, JDA, and custom warehouse systems.
• Strong understanding of API-based integrations and enterprise integration patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments.
• TOGAF-certified with strong command of enterprise architecture methodologies.
• Ability to define and drive target architectures across complex supply chain ecosystems.
• Skilled in creating ARB-ready architecture artifacts and leading governance discussions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills across technical and business audiences.