Information Technology - Principal Architect, Omni Technology

Aritzia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Toronto is seeking a Principal Architect for Omni Technology to influence operational excellence through scalable RFID solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years in enterprise architecture, including extensive experience in supply chain and omni-channel technology in global retail environments. This role offers a competitive salary range between $200,000 and $300,000, along with comprehensive benefits and exceptional employee perks.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

The SET - Fitness Studio

Aritzia Virtual Wellness

Aspirational Workplace

Various amenities and self-care promos

Qualifications

• Responsible for architecting end-to-end RFID solutions.
• Drive innovation pilots for inventory automation.
• Lead vendor evaluations for critical components.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to influence operational decisions.
• Define the omni technology architecture roadmap.
• Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance.

Skills

RFID strategy and infrastructure

Inbound logistics and visibility platforms

Inventory visibility platforms

Order management systems

API-led integration

Education

15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture

Tools

Infor Nexus

Azure

AWS

Job description

THE ROLE

As the Principal Architect, Omni Technology, you will :

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, Chief Manufacturing Officer, and other senior leaders, influencing decisions that drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term value creation.

Focus on building scalable, intelligent, and integrated solutions that connect upstream manufacturing data, inbound transportation visibility, RFID-enabled inventory tracking, and downstream order fulfillment and customer experience.

Define the omni technology architecture roadmap, spanning RFID, ASN, order management, and inventory visibility from vendor through to end consumer.

Architect the end-to-end RFID solution across product lifecycle — source tagging at origin, RFID labeling and encoding at DCs, reader infrastructure across warehouse and stores, and integration into fulfillment and store operations.

Lead architecture of ASN (Advance Ship Notices) and partner integrations using platforms such as Infor Nexus and Project44, ensuring seamless upstream visibility and transportation event tracking.

Architect inventory orchestration and fulfillment logic, including flow-through models, dynamic allocation, and real-time inventory synchronization across channels.

Collaborate closely with the Head of Global Architecture to align sequencing, technical patterns, and long-term platform strategies.

Partner with the Enterprise Integration team and technology product teams to enable high-quality APIs, message orchestration, and data flow across platforms.

Drive innovation pilots including RFID deployment strategies, smart inventory automation, and edge computing at the store.

Lead vendor evaluations and integration patterns for critical components including RFID readers, encoding platforms, middleware, and visibility layers.

Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance across a matrixed team of developers, product owners, infrastructure engineers, and integration leads.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The PrincipalArchitect,Omni Technology,has :

Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and / or experience

15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with 10+ years leading supply chain, RFID, and omni-channel technology programs in global retail or consumer goods environments

Deep expertise in :

RFID strategy and infrastructure, including source tagging, encoding, fixed and handheld reader deployment, middleware (e.g., SML, Nedap, Radar Labs, Impinj, Sensormatic, Mojix), and read event processing

Inbound logistics and visibility platforms, especially Infor Nexus or equivalent tools (e.g., GT Nexus, FourKites)

Inventory visibility platforms, real-time stock tracking, and allocation logic

Order management systems (OMS) and fulfillment orchestration across DTC, store, and flow-through models

ASN generation and lifecycle tracking, vendor onboarding, and compliance monitoring

API-led integration and event-driven architecture (preferably with platforms like MuleSoft, Kafka, or Azure Integration Services)

Demonstrated success in designing and deploying global RFID or inventory orchestration solutions with measurable business impact

Deep understanding of manufacturing, vendor collaboration, inbound supply chain, and how upstream data can optimize downstream fulfillment

Strong grasp of IT infrastructure and network architecture, especially relevant to RFID hardware, edge computing, and store / DC network topology

Experience in cloud-based architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS), microservices, and data patterns

Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes and DevOps tooling (e.g., JIRA, GitHub, Confluence, Panaya)

A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles

The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes

Ability to influence and communicate with C-suite stakeholders, bridging strategy and execution across business and technology domains

The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team

A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $200,000–$300,000 per year. The final agreed upon salarymay vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus.

We are always looking for top talent.If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia :

Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.

A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafeis a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.

The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.

Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24 / 7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, socialor financial.

Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.

Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.

The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.