Enterprise Architect Supply Chain

**Your Role**:
Join our global team and be at the forefront of shaping the future of technology We are a prominent worldwide distributor of chemicals and ingredients, currently undergoing an extensive digital transformation across all our business functions and markets.

As the Enterprise Architect for the Supply Chain domain, you will assume a central role in our organization, entrusted to develop the Enterprise Architecture and Roadmap in line with our Supply Chain strategy and business goals. Your expertise will be crucial in developing our Supply Chain platforms that is being deployed globally.

**Responsibilities**:

- Define and communicate the enterprise architecture strategy aligned with the company’s business goals, with a strong focus on digital Supply Chain transformation.

- Lead the design of end-to-end architecture for Supply Chain platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and integration across systems such as SAP, Blue Yonder TMS, MaintainX, P44 and the AWS Data Platform.

- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate business requirements into architectural blueprints and technology roadmaps.

- Establish and govern architecture standards, principles, and best practices to ensure consistency and alignment across all technology initiatives.

- Evaluate and select technology solutions that support Supply Chain capabilities, with focus on Distribution, but also on production in Pharma and Life Science.

- Guide solution architects and development teams in implementing architecture-compliant solutions and ensuring architectural integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

- Monitor emerging technologies and trends in digital Supply Chain and assess their potential impact on the enterprise architecture.

- Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements in all architectural designs and implementations.

- Facilitate architecture reviews and decision-making forums, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and technical feasibility.

**Your Profile**:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical leadership roles, preferably within digital Supply Chain.

- Technology Expertise:

- Good knowledge of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning that we are currently developing on our AWS data platform.
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, API management, and event-based architecture.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (mainly AWS) and data architecture principles.
- Experience with Master Data Management, EH&S and Operational Technology is a plus.

- Architectural Skills:

- Ability to design and govern complex, scalable, and secure enterprise architectures.
- Knowledge of LeanIX or similar EA tools.

- Soft Skills:

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and implementation.
- Leadership qualities to guide cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels.
- Strong analytical mindset and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Eagerness to keep yourself and others learning for example by organizing introduction sessions and sharing knowledge within the team.

**Our Offer**:
Come join us in shaping our digital future, leading the charge in global business transformation, and supporting our business strategy towards our customers, supply partners and our users worldwide. Collaborate with an international team, backed by a supportive network of friendly colleagues. And all this while enjoying competitive compensation.

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