Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect

Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect £110k + car allowance + up to 30% bonus London or Birmingham We are recruiting for a permanent Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect to join a FTSE 250 organisation undergoing a significant supply chain and retail technology transformation. This is a key, long-term role within the architecture function, offering the opportunity to shape and embed scalable supply chain capabilities across a complex, multi-brand, high-volume retail environment. Role Overview This is a hands-on architecture position with responsibility for defining, governing, and evolving end-to-end supply chain solutions. The role covers the full supply chain lifecycle including procurement, supplier integration, inventory and stock management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. You will play a central role in establishing sustainable, standardised architecture approaches that support high-volume operations, perishable inventory, and complex supplier and concession models, while aligning to the organisation's long-term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture Design end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning suppliers through to distribution centres and retail / operational endpoints Define architectures supporting full inventory lifecycle management, including shelf-life tracking, batch/lot traceability, and regulatory compliance Own and maintain architecture artefacts across supply chain domains Define both target and transitional state architectures aligned to business and technology roadmapsGovernance & Standards Apply TOGAF-aligned principles and contribute to enterprise-wide architecture standards Ensure alignment with the broader enterprise architecture and target operating model Establish and enforce architecture patterns, standards, and guardrails Provide governance and oversight across internal delivery teams and third-party vendorsDelivery & Transformation Support ongoing ERP and supply chain transformation programmes, including implementations and enhancements Partner closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements Contribute to vendor selection, RFP processes, and solution evaluations Act as a long-term strategic partner to the business, helping evolve supply chain capabilities over timeRequired Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Domain Architect within supply chain and inventory environments Strong background within retail, ideally in complex, high-volume, multi-brand organisations Experience designing and delivering inventory, warehouse, and supply chain solutions Experience with ERP and supply chain platforms Experience operating within large, complex enterprise environments TOGAF certified or equivalent experience working within an enterprise architecture framework Desirable: Experience within food retail, food service, FMCG or other perishable goods environmentsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its supply chain and technology landscape, offering long-term career growth, influence over strategic direction, and the chance to work on large-scale, business-critical transformation programmes. Please send your CV to apply