Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect

Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect London (2 days per week onsite) c£650/day - Outside IR35 We are seeking a Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect to support a major supply chain and retail technology transformation within a FTSE 250 organisation. The role will focus on designing and governing end-to-end supply chain solutions across a complex, multi-brand, high-volume retail environment. Role Overview This is a hands-on architecture role responsible for defining and delivering solution designs across the retail supply chain, including procurement, supplier integration, inventory and stock management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. The focus is on scalable, standardised architectures that support high-volume operations, perishable inventory considerations, and complex supplier and concession models. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture Design end-to-end supply chain and inventory solutions covering supplier → distribution centres → retail outlets / central operations Define solutions supporting inventory lifecycle management, including: Shelf-life and expiry tracking Batch / lot traceability Food safety and regulatory compliance requirements Produce and maintain solution architecture artefacts across assigned domains and workstreams Define target and transitional state architectures for supply chain capabilitiesGovernance & Standards Apply TOGAF-aligned architecture principles and contribute to enterprise architecture standards Ensure alignment with wider enterprise architecture and target operating model Define and enforce architecture patterns and guardrails across supply chain systems Provide architecture governance across delivery teams and external vendorsDelivery & Transformation Support ERP and supply chain transformation programmes (implementation and upgrades) Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements (scalability, security, resilience) Support vendor selection, RFP processes, and solution evaluationsRequired Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Domain Architect within supply chain and inventory environments Strong background in retail environments (multi-brand, high-volume, complex operations preferred) Experience designing or delivering inventory, stock, and warehouse management solutions Experience with ERP and supply chain platforms (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM/WM/EWM, SAP IBP, Oracle, or similar) Experience working in complex, global enterprise environments TOGAF certified (or equivalent enterprise architecture framework experience)Desirable: Experience in food retail, food service, FMCG, or perishable supply chainsPlease send your CV asap to apply for this role