At B&M, we're investing in the technology, data and systems that support our growth and enhance how we serve our customers. We are seeking an experienced Contract Solution Architect to play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic Retail and Supply Chain initiatives, with a particular focus on Product Data, Forecasting, Replenishment and Inventory Management.
This is a highly collaborative role, working at the intersection of business and technology. You will partner with stakeholders across Trading, Supply Chain, Store Operations and IT to design scalable, practical solutions that solve complex business challenges. The successful candidate will combine strong solution architecture expertise with a deep understanding of retail and supply chain processes, enabling them to translate business requirements into robust technology solutions.
This role will require a minimum of 2 days at our Support Centre in Speke.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders, Business Analysts, Product Owners and vendors to understand challenges, shape requirements and develop solution options.
- Lead workshops and discovery activities to translate business needs into technology designs and architectural artefacts.
- Produce end-to-end solution designs, defining integration patterns and data flows across enterprise applications.
- Support technology evaluations, supplier selection processes, RFI/RFP activities and technical due diligence assessments.
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements and governance processes, while supporting testing and transition into support.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering enterprise-scale business and technology solutions within Retail, Supply Chain, Distribution, or Buying & Merchandising environments.
- Strong understanding of product data management, product lifecycles, inventory management, replenishment and forecasting processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience designing integrated solutions and translating complex business requirements into scalable, practical technology architectures.
- Highly desirable knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM), Product Information Management (PIM), Demand Planning, Forecasting Platforms, Allocation & Replenishment Systems, Inventory Optimisation, Capability Modelling and Enterprise Modelling techniques.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced retail environment and help shape the technology landscape that supports some of our most critical commercial and supply chain capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, work with senior stakeholders and deliver solutions that drive tangible business value.
Why join us?
We offer a competitive benefits package, including discounts in-store and with a wide range of retail and hospitality partners. Check out our full benefits here - https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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