Solution Architect

Maersk; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an experienced Lead Logistics Solution Architect to join our Global and Regional Product organisation. You will develop end-to-end logistics solutions translating business requirements into scalable operating models, processes and technology-enabled solutions.

You will lead solution design activities, develop SCDs and bridge gaps between customers, implementation teams and CX, while mentoring colleagues and shaping product roadmap discussions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience within supply chain, logistics or SaaS environments.
• Experience delivering complex enterprise solutions as a Senior Solution Architect or similar.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay processes, vendor managed inventory, transportation and logistics solutions.
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle or other ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering software implementations using structured implementation methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design activities from initial workshops through to customer sign-off.
• Develop detailed Solution Configuration Documents (SCDs) bridging customers, teams and CX.
• Understand customer processes and technology landscapes to design effective solutions.
• Facilitate business and technical workshops with customers.
• Translate requirements into use cases, functional requirements and technical specs.
• Ensure designs address customer requirements and expectations.
• Define integration architecture and data flows between systems.
• Support sales and pre-sales with scoping and effort estimates.
• Provide solution oversight during implementation.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge across the Lead Logistics community.
• Collaborate to shape future product roadmap requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Location: East Midlands Gateway, Derby (5 days onsite) Maersk is seeking an experienced Lead Logistics Solution Architect to join our Global and Regional Product organisation.

In this role, you will develop and architect end-to-end Lead Logistics solutions for customers, translating business requirements into scalable operating models, processes and technology-enabled solutions.

Working closely with customers, implementation teams, product teams and technology stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring solution designs deliver measurable business value and can be successfully implemented.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead solution design activities from initial workshops through to customer sign-off.
• Develop detailed Solution Configuration Documents (SCDs) that act as the bridge between customers, implementation teams and CX teams.
• Understand customer business processes, organisational structures and technology landscapes to design effective solutions.
• Facilitate business and technical workshops with customers.
• Translate customer requirements into use cases, functional requirements and technical specifications.
• Ensure solution designs fully address customer requirements and expectations.
• Define integration architecture and functional data flows between customer systems and Maersk platforms.
• Support sales and pre-sales activities by providing solution expertise, scoping and effort estimates.
• Perform fit-gap analysis between customer requirements and existing product capabilities.
• Provide solution oversight during implementation.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing across the Lead Logistics community.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape future product roadmap requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience within supply chain, logistics or SaaS environments.
• Experience delivering complex enterprise solutions as a Senior Solution Architect, Senior Business Analyst or Supply Chain Consultant.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and industry best practices.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay processes, vendor managed inventory, transportation and logistics solutions.
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle or other ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering software implementations using structured implementation methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.