Solution Architect

Summary

Join City Electrical Factors (CEF), a global electrical wholesaler, as a Solution Architect specializing in warehouse management and logistics systems. You will modernize and align the supply chain technology estate, leading the architectural vision for WMS transformation and supporting global distribution and fulfillment. This role involves defining and documenting current and future architecture, translating strategy into actionable work packages, governing architecture principles, and collaborating with vendors and stakeholders. You will work within a small but influential architecture function, partnering with engineering, logistics, and business leaders. The position reports to the Global Head of Architecture & Technology and requires collaboration with various teams and vendors. CEF offers the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking business and work on transformative projects.

Requirements

• Significant experience designing and delivering architecture for logistics, warehousing, or supply chain domains
• Familiarity with WMS platforms , ideally Blue Yonder
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage technical and business stakeholders
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile environment
• Ability to translate strategy into solution architecture and roadmaps that drive business outcomes

Responsibilities

• Define and document current and future state architecture for logistics and warehouse systems
• Lead the architectural vision for WMS transformation , supporting global distribution and fulfilment
• Translate strategy into actionable, value-led work packages that integrate with our product roadmaps
• Govern and evolve architecture principles, guardrails and best practices across domains
• Collaborate with vendor partners and internal stakeholders to deliver sustainable, scalable solutions
• Use modelling tools like ArchiMate to communicate architecture clearly and effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud architecture expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience working with complex vendor ecosystems
• Exposure to the electrical wholesale, distribution, or retail industries