Enterprise Solution Architect (Retail) – Stock Optimisation, Inventory, PoS, Oracle Retail - Global
A major global consultancy is expanding its retail Enterprise & Solution Architecture practice and is seeking a contract Domain Architect with experience across range of retail applications. You'll work with Tier‑1 retailers on large‑scale transformation programmes covering merchandising, planning, stock operations and supply chain. For this specific assignment, you'll lead architecture across:
Oracle Retail (on-prem legacy)
Assortment Planning (Board)
Space Band Option Planning (Board)
Stock Optimisation
RFID
Sales transaction matching
Windward
What You'll Do:
Own Enterprise Architecture for stock operations systems
Define integration patterns, data flows and functional architecture
Work closely with client stakeholders to shape roadmap and design decisions
Provide architectural governance across delivery teams
Work on a hybrid basis: 1-2 days per week in Reading, the rest remote
What You'll Bring:
Strong architecture experience within Retail applications
Solid understanding of retail processes inc. stock, planning, fulfilment & PoS
Experience designing large‑scale, multi‑system retail architectures
Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent frameworks
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client‑facing skills
£600-£650 per day (Inside IR35). 6 months rolling. Reading & remote