Supply Solutions Architect

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension 7% matched

Car allowance £5,700

Colleague discount 15%

Wellbeing services access

Inclusion networks

Job summary

Asda is seeking a Supply Solutions Architect to lead the definition of our future application and technology landscape for the supply chain. The role steers architecture in a mature practice with a 40+ team, focusing on delivering scalable, modern solutions across forecasting, fulfilment, planning, and warehouse management.

Joining Asda offers hybrid working with a mix of home and office days, plus a comprehensive benefits package and continuous training opportunities to advance your skills in

Qualifications

• Experience designing modern supply chain solutions including forecasting, fulfilment, planning, order execution and warehouse management.
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns and technologies.
• Ability to balance design with cost, time and security considerations.
• Experience identifying risks and non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of Asda's future application and technology landscape for supply chain.
• Design solutions with industry-leading SCM systems at core (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP).
• Collaborate in a mature EA practice with a 40+ team and ongoing development opportunities.

Skills

Supply chain architecture

Cloud technologies

Integration patterns

TOGAF

Agile architecture

Security by design

Observability

Leadership

Tools

Manhattan Associates

Blue Yonder

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Supply Solutions Architect

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Software Engineering

Closing Date

17 November 2026

Are you an experiencedSolutionsArchitectwitha passion for designing and delivering technologysolutions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape?

Would you like to work on an advanced, contemporary application landscape, designing and optimising Asda’s technology change in amature architecture practice?

Asda are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Solution Architect to lead the definition of ournew future application & technology landscape. If you have architectural experience in designs solutions for modern Supply chain, then pleasedo nothesitate to apply.

Your Role

This role would ideally suit a passionate and experienced Architect to join a mature practice,workingwitha team of 40+ in asupportiveenvironment,withgreatopportunitiesforself-developmentand training.

• You’ll be supported with training opportunities and dedicated Learning & Development time.

• You will be able to allocate 10% of your time towards Learning & Development activities aligned to your Personal Development Plan.

• Access to Microsoft Enterprise Skills initiative portal to gain access to Microsoft training and certifications.

• Opportunities to work with latest Technologies and Tooling in the Cloud.

• Lead the designing of solutions involving industry leading Supply Chain Solutions with Manhattan, Blue Yonder and SAP at the heart.

Experience in the Retail or Supply chain sectors, or at leastoperatingin anenterprise-scaleenvironmentisdesirable but not essential.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience with the solution design of modern Supply Chain including Forecasting, Fulfilment, Modular Planning, Order Execution, Parcel Management, Warehouse Management, Warehouse Automation and Transport management

• Experience in solution design and a real passion for current technology trends.

• Strong grasp of different integration design patterns and technologies.

• Ability to approach design with timeliness, cost and quality factors in mind, a focus on security by design and experience of observability patterns and technologies.

• Experience of risk identification and mitigation, quantification and qualification non-functional and functional requirements.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A strong candidate would also have worked with technologies powering inventory management and fulfilment in the context of retail.

• Experience in solution design, in the other tech domains such as infrastructure, cyber-security, data and integrations.

• Awarenessofarchitectureframeworks such asTOGAF

• Experience in modern EA tooling is desirable but not essential, training will be provided on Ardoq.

• Experience of working with Agile Architecture Methodology.

If you have any questions, then please email [e-mail]

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus

• Company pension up to 7% matched

• Company Car allowance of £5,700

• 15% colleague discount in store and online

• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.

• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated

• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves