Solution Architect - Supply Chain

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You’ll be joining a diverse team who come together to collaborate globally around tech. With six purchases made every second, you’ll feel the impacts of the work you’ll do for our millions of customers every day. We’re focusing on being a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer. Our teams are working with really cool tech from AI/machine learning, IoT, cloud first solutions, to 3D virtual reality product checks and human sized robots named Tory. Join our team, choose your own path and work on projects that excite you.

Join the team

Kmart Australia’s Merchandise and Supply Chain technology group is responsible for bringing products that delight our customers from across the globe into our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.  We are modernising and optimising our end-to-end supply chain technology to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, increase safety, and improve customer and team member satisfaction.

We are creating the next generation of our supply chain, and to achieve this, we seeking a Solution Architect to be at the heart of driving our new platform's performance, scalability, and resilience.  You will become a Subject Matter Expert for the teams future state technical architecture and provide the technology roadmap for our Engineers.

What you'll be doing:

• Engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand diverse perspectives and design solutions leveraging AWS, Kafka and Microservices, that address the unique needs of the business, as well as identifying opportunities for modernisation.

• Working with various technology teams across the organisation, particularly the Enterprise Architecture team, fostering effective communication and collaboration to ensure alignment of Supply Chain solutions with broader technological strategies.

• Collaborating with the Project, Delivery and Iteration Managers and the wider technology group to prioritise and sequence initiatives in trimester / sprint planning, and play a key role in coordinating Agile ceremonies and activities.

• Leading the charge in technical innovation for our Supply Chain, guiding the team towards technical greatness and designing solutions that not only meet current business requirements but are forward-thinking and adaptable for future needs.

• Playing a key role in the design of solutions, development and rollout of our RFID technologies.

• Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating technical jargon into business-friendly language.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing technical solutions, particularly in the context of AWS Cloud deployments and mirco-services solution design. Provide examples of successful outcomes and improvements in efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.

• Prior Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain and a clear understanding of the technological challenges and opportunities in this space.

• Proven ability to design robust and scalable solutions that go beyond immediate business needs, ensuring adaptability to future requirements and advancements in cloud technology. 

• Showcase architecture that aligns with long-term business goals for sustainable growth and innovation.

• Strong collaboration skills, demonstrating the ability to engage effectively with diverse technology teams across the organization. Provide examples of successful collaboration in integrating AWS solutions into existing technology ecosystems.

• Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills, particularly in navigating challenges associated with legacy technology migration. Showcase instances where creative solutions were employed for a seamless transition to the cloud.

• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical, to articulate complex architecture concepts clearly.

Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office

• We’ll provide multiple ways for you to learn from online micro-credentialing in Udemy, support to gain certifications to tech community events and more.

• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

• We offer inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.

• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.

• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.

• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products.

• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!

• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.

• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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