" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEnterprise Architect - WMS\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19912\"\u003e Supply chain \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19913\"\u003e WMS \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19914\"\u003e EU \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19915\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 25/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLead Solution Architect - Contract Logistics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEurope - Denmark, Poland or Portugal | Permanent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We are recruiting a \u003cstrong\u003eLead Solution Architect\u003c/strong\u003e to join a major global organisation and take a leading role in shaping the technology architecture behind complex, large-scale \u003cstrong\u003econtract logistics and warehouse operations\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e This is a senior architecture position for someone who can bridge \u003cstrong\u003elogistics operations, business strategy and technology\u003c/strong\u003e, setting architectural direction across a broad application landscape.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will work across areas including \u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse Management Systems (WMS), transportation, warehouse automation, integrations, cloud platforms and wider logistics applications\u003c/strong\u003e, helping define how these technologies fit together within a modern enterprise architecture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will act as a senior architectural authority across major logistics transformation programmes, working closely with business leaders, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architects and technical teams.\u003cbr\u003e Responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading solution architecture across strategic Contract Logistics programmes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefining target-state architectures, technology roadmaps and transition plans\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing and governing technical and solution designs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaping architecture across complex \u003cstrong\u003eWMS and logistics application landscapes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoverning integrations between legacy and modern platforms\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving application consolidation and simplification\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring solutions meet requirements around security, scalability, resilience, performance and cost\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromoting API-first, cloud-first and loosely coupled architectures where appropriate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting technology and vendor evaluations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding architectural guidance throughout major implementations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring Solution Architects and senior technical professionals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with senior business and IT stakeholders to translate operational requirements into scalable technology solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The key requirement is someone who combines \u003cstrong\u003estrong architecture experience with a genuine understanding of logistics technology and operations\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e Ideally, you will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant experience within IT architecture, including \u003cstrong\u003eSolution, Lead, Domain or Enterprise Architecture\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least \u003cstrong\u003e5+ years working in senior architecture positions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience designing architecture for large and complex enterprise application landscapes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of \u003cstrong\u003elogistics, warehousing, supply chain or contract logistics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with \u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)\u003c/strong\u003e from an architectural or large-scale implementation perspective\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of how WMS integrates with areas such as \u003cstrong\u003ewarehouse automation, TMS, ERP and other logistics applications\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading architecture for complex, global IT programmes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of integration architecture and API-driven solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with cloud platforms and modernisation programmes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of architectural frameworks and modelling approaches such as \u003cstrong\u003eTOGAF and ArchiMate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience influencing architecture at programme, portfolio or enterprise level\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience with major WMS platforms such as \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Yonder, SAP EWM or similar enterprise solutions\u003c/strong\u003e would be particularly relevant.\u003cbr\u003e You do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c/strong\u003e need to be a hands-on warehouse automation specialist, but you should understand how warehouse technologies and automation fit together from an architectural perspective.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to take genuine architectural ownership within a \u003cstrong\u003elarge-scale international logistics environment\u003c/strong\u003e, influencing the technology landscape behind complex warehouse and supply-chain operations.\u003cbr\u003e Rather than simply designing individual solutions, you will help determine the broader architectural direction, challenge technical designs, simplify the application landscape and ensure major technology programmes are aligned with long-term business and IT strategy.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e Denmark, Poland or Portugal \u003cstrong\u003eEmployment:\u003c/strong\u003e Permanent \u003cstrong\u003eScope:\u003c/strong\u003e Global\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e INTERESTED? 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