" \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 10/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLead Solution Architect - Contract Logistics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEurope - Netherlands, Denmark, Poland or Portugal | Permanent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We are recruiting a \u003cstrong\u003eLead Enterprise Architect \u003c/strong\u003eto join a major global organisation and take a leading role in shaping \u0026nbsp;the technology \u0026nbsp;architecture behind complex, large-scale \u003cstrong\u003econtract logistics \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand warehouse operations\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\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;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will work across areas including \u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse Management Systems \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(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 \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will act as a senior architectural authority across major logistics transformation programmes, working closely with business leaders, Enterprise \u0026nbsp;Architecture, Solution Architects and technical teams.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eR\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ee\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003es\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eponsibilities \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ew\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ei\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ell include:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading solution architecture across strategic \u0026nbsp;Contract Logistics programmes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefining target-state \u0026nbsp;architectures, technology \u0026nbsp;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 \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand logistics application landscapes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoverning integrations \u0026nbsp;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 \u0026nbsp;technology \u0026nbsp;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 \u0026nbsp;operational \u0026nbsp;requirements into scalable technology \u0026nbsp;solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0026rsquo;re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The key requirement is someone who combines \u003cstrong\u003estrong architecture experience \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith a genuine understanding of logistics technology and operations\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeally, \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ey\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eou will have:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant experience within IT architecture, including \u003cstrong\u003eSolution, Lead, Domain \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eor Enterprise\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArc\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehi\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003et\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eec\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003et\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eu\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003er\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least \u003cstrong\u003e5+ years \u0026nbsp;working in senior architecture positions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience designing \u0026nbsp;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\u003efrom 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 \u0026nbsp;and modelling \u0026nbsp;approaches such \u0026nbsp;as \u003cstrong\u003eTOGAF and ArchiMate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience influencing architecture at programme, \u0026nbsp;portfolio or enterprise level\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Experience with major WMS platforms \u0026nbsp;such \u0026nbsp;as \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Yonder, SAP EWM or similar enterprise solutions \u003c/strong\u003ewould be particularly relevant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You do \u003cstrong\u003enot \u003c/strong\u003eneed to be a hands-on warehouse automation \u0026nbsp;specialist, but you should understand how warehouse technologies and automation fit together from an architectural perspective.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe 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 \u0026nbsp;landscape behind complex warehouse and supply-chain operations. Rather than simply designing \u0026nbsp;individual solutions, you will help determine the broader architectural direction, challenge technical designs, simplify the application landscape and ensure major technology \u0026nbsp;programmes are aligned with long-term business and IT strategy.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Netherlands, Denmark, Poland or Portugal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployment:\u003c/strong\u003e Permanent \u003cstrong\u003eScope:\u003c/strong\u003e Global\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e INTERESTED? APPLY NOW.. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"826072\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "