Solution Architect – Operations | WMS

Solution Architect – Operations | WMS

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

Embark on an exciting journey with our global Tech team, operating in agile mode within a dynamic product organisation. Join a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will directly shape the trajectory of our cutting-edge products. As a key player in our agile setup, you'll have the opportunity to drive efficiency, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in our product development process. Be part of a team that embraces adaptability and values continuous improvement, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technology advancements on a global scale.

Pernod Ricard is starting a new journey and now is time for Tech convergence, completeness, consistency and discipline, to get more from any coin invested. We are seeking talented and experienced Solution Architects to join our dynamic team. Solution Architect is responsible for designing end-to-end solutions (encompassing application layer, data layer and infrastructure layer) that address our businesses and functions’ needs.

You will be a part of the Global Enterprise Architecture team and work closely with Tech Operations domain representatives, product owners, developers, data architects, infrastructure specialists and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, scalable, and efficient solutions..

Your unique contribution

Within the Operations – Warehouse Management Systems squad, the Solution Architect oversees solution architecture definition, securing alignment with global frameworks at Pernod Ricard & consistency of models across technical landscape. The role involves guaranteeing that overall development efforts are integrated appropriately, from testing to effective roll-out.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining target Solution Architecture and Contributing to Solution Design, Development and Rollout: Understand business objectives, technical requirements, and constraints. Develop comprehensive solution designs that leverage existing technologies and align with industry best practices. Define solution conceptual & detailed architecture, securing alignment with global architecture standards, build & maintain associated models & documentation. Assess evolving product roadmap impacts on solution architecture & continuously optimize target vision. Define guidelines for engineering/development & integration/deployment teams working on the solution, in relation with tech/data architects, provide support as needed. Contribute to the evaluation/selection process for application packages, where relevant.
• Engaging in change management & continuous improvement initiatives: Contribute to transversal initiatives to secure continuous improvement of architecture practices at Pernod Ricard. Champion global architecture vision within product squads, for your scope. Continuously develop your own skills on solution architecture topics
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with development teams to ensure that architectural standards and best practices are followed.
• Architecture Development: Design and document solution architectures, including system components, interfaces, data flows, and integration points. Ensure that architectures are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks. Make recommendations for technology adoption based on industry trends, client requirements, and project goals.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to solution architecture. Develop mitigation strategies to address risks and ensure project success.

Who you’ll be working with

Internally, you’ll work with Operations – WMS Product Teams(contribute to solution design activities and change arbitration; define guidelines for engineering/development & integration/deployment teams), Enterprise Architect (Coordinate as needed to secure the consistency of architecture decisions within PR), Data Architect (collect guidelines to secure consistency of architecture decisions), Integration Team, Security Team, Infrastructure, Other Solution Architects , Squad Members for Delivery of Products.

Externally, your contacts will be Technology Providers and Tech Vendors depending on the product domain you will be supporting.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you:

• Have strong experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Good Functional knowledge of Operations/Production/Manufacturing business.
• Have In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level software development methodologies, frameworks, and technologies
• Have strong expertise in solution design, including experience with cloud computing, microservices architecture.
• Good Understanding of the OT integrations for WMS
• Capacity of understanding cartography of each business coverage and needs by Site, Multisite - multi-instance deployments 
  • Warehouse archetypes: production + Warehouse site / warehouse only site.
  • Local customizations (Ex: Tax stamps in Spain)
• Understanding of TCO (All budget costs) and the impact of different solution / technical architecture scenario
• Experience with top tier WMS platforms Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Highjump or SAP EWM.
• Good understanding of ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana Preferred) and associated integration mechanics.
• Good understanding of integrations, monitoring, debugging (flat file, OT systems, API, Webhook)
• Have knowledge of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and integration technologies operations domain
• (Preferably) Own certifications as Enterprise and Tech Architecture (e.g., TOGAF), Agile certification / project management certification (e.g., SAFe) and SAP Certification
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation/mediation skills.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to talk with both business & technical stakeholders.
• Cloud Native Development and Serverless Computing (Web apps, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Application Gateway)
• ITSM Processes
• Having a good understanding of Network, DRP plan and hosting optimization an asset.
• Master agile methodologies & ways of working

Our mix of benefits

For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves. 

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. 

Job Posting End Date:

2024-10-06

Target Hire Date:

2024-12-01

Target End Date: