Solutions Architect

Engg; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco IT is seeking a B2B Integration Architect to scale our global supply chain ecosystem. You will own the technical architecture that connects ERP/WMS with manufacturing plants and 3PL partners. This role blends EDI with real‑time APIs to optimize data exchange and reduce friction.

The position offers a hybrid work model and requires leadership in integrating Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM with ERP, WMS, and related supply chain modules across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and multiple end‑to‑end implementations.
• Strong background in EDI integrations and modern API frameworks.
• Hands-on architecture experience with major integration platforms.
• Deep expertise in standard EDI transactions (850, 855, 856, 810, 940, 945).

Responsibilities

• Design End-to-End B2B gateway infrastructure linking ERP Cloud and WMS with 3PL networks.
• Bridge EDI and APIs: define standards for real-time inventory and high-volume transactions.
• Design scalable solutions across Inventory, Manufacturing, Order Management, Procurement, Planning, Costing, Logistics.
• Establish future-state operating models and transformation roadmaps for global SCM ops.
• Govern integration architecture using OIC, REST/SOAP APIs, FBDI, ADFDI, and third‑party systems.
• Lead solution design workshops, fit‑gap analysis, process mapping, and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM

EDI integrations

Cleo Integration Cloud

Informatica B2B

OpenText

E2Open

Boomi

MuleSoft

EDI X12

RosettaNet

EDIFACT

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience or Master's + 4 years or PhD + 2 years

Tools

Cleo Integration Cloud

Informatica B2B

OpenText

E2Open

Boomi

MuleSoft

EDI X12

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 09/03/2026

Meet the Team Cisco IT is a transformation engine enabling people to do the best work of their lives! Our vision is to be loved as the world’s best IT organization. We lead with user experience, accept agile ways of working, drive engineering efficiency, and deliver with Cloud first, shift left, AI powered technology.

The Component Operations Supply Chain IT team is at the forefront of transforming our supply chain through technology. We specialize in implementing and optimizing our Supply Chain ERP solution, a critical backbone for managing everything from procurement to delivery. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of processes, providing real‑time visibility and control over our entire supply chain operations. We empower data‑driven decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational agility.

What you’ll Do

The B2B Integration Architect will design and scale our global supply chain ecosystem. You will own the technical architecture that connects our internal systems (ERP/WMS) with manufacturing plants and third‑party logistics (3PL) fulfillment partners. This role requires a hybrid approach, seamlessly blending traditional EDI standards with modern, real‑time API frameworks to optimize data exchange and eliminate operational friction.

• Architecture & Design Design End-to-End Solutions: Architect robust B2B gateway infrastructures linking ERP Cloud, WMS with contract manufacturers and 3PL networks.
• Bridge EDI and APIs: Define standards for hybrid integrations, using APIs for real‑time inventory and tracking, and EDI for high‑volume transactions.
• Design scalable solutions across modules such as Inventory, Manufacturing, Order Management, Procurement, Planning, Costing, Logistics (OTM/GTM/WMS).
• Establish future‑state operating models and transformation roadmaps for global supply chain operations.
• Enforce Compliance Define error‑handling, retry, and auditing protocols to guarantee data delivery and meet strict SLA compliance.
• Evaluate quarterly Oracle Cloud updates and emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, predictive analytics) for enterprise applicability.
• Create standardized canonical data models.
• Functional & Technical Leadership Lead solution design workshops, fit‑gap analysis, process mapping, and scenario development.
• Govern integration architecture using OIC, REST/SOAP APIs, FBDI, ADFDI, and third‑party systems.
• Stakeholder & Program Leadership Facilitate executive workshops and decision‑making sessions to align technology capabilities with business goals.
• Manage cross‑functional alignment across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, logistics, finance, and IT.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Fulfilment Partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 2 years of related experience
• 5+ years of experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM or Oracle EBS SCM with multiple end‑to‑end implementations.
• 3+ years of experience working with EDI integrations
• Hands‑on architecture experience with platforms like Cleo Integration Cloud, Informatica B2B, OpenText, E2Open, Boomi, or MuleSoft.
• Deep expertise in EDI X12, RosettaNet and EDIFACT transactions (specifically 850, 855, 856, 810, 940, 945).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, compliant, and future‑proof technical architectures.
• Advanced proficiency with AS2, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and Webhooks.
• Strong integration architecture experience using OIC, REST/SOAP APIs, FBDI, ADFDI.
• Experience designing data models, security roles, workflows, and approval hierarchies.
• Ability to architect reporting solutions using OTBI, BI Publisher, and analytics tools.
• Direct experience in integrating backend enterprise software, including ERPs, WMS, and TMS engines.
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale SCM transformation programs.
• Excellent communication, executive‑level presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication with Business Partners, Product teams and Engineering teams
• Oracle Cloud SCM certifications.
• Experience in presales, solution demonstrations, and proposal development.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, distribution, or high‑tech supply chain.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $132,800.00 to $185,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vis