Solution Architect Supply Chain

Solution Architect Supply Chain

32–38 hours per week | Netherlands (Hybrid)

Behind our growing international success lies a logistics organisation that enables us to guarantee smooth processes every day, with support from technology. If you are seeking to deliver successful implementation projects within the field of logistics and actively contribute to identifying the next efficiency gains in various solutions, the position of Solution Architect Supply Chain at Action may be the role for you.

This is your daily action

As a Solution Architect – Supply Chain, you will be responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end solutions that support Action’s rapidly evolving supply chain operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure our IT landscape aligns with operational needs and strategic goals.

This role is requiring deep expertise in SAP supply chain and warehousing processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Develop and maintain architecture for supply chain processes, focusing on SAP EWM.
• Integration: Ensure seamless integration between SAP modules and other systems supporting logistics and retail operations.
• Business Alignment: Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to understand operational challenges and translate them into system solutions.
• Implementation Support: Guide project teams during SAP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Governance: Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and documentation.
• Innovation: Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the supply chain.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership.

Meet your team

With some 120 internal colleagues at the international headquarters, Technology works pragmatically, in a fast, solution-oriented way on various IT solutions in order to support Action’s growth in all countries in a good and standardised way. What motivates us? Our desire to make an impact quickly and be able to support the organisation in its growth. In total 700 people (externals, partners software development) work daily in and for Technology so we have a very challenging & dynamic Techhub. Curious about your IT Manager Supply Chain? Technology Supply Chain Manager Pieter Riley will be happy to work with you!

This is you

You are analytical and professional and use your good communication skills to help connect with others. You have an affinity for retail and know how to strike the balance between detail and the bigger picture in this environment.

In addition:

• Required Skills & Experience
• SAP Expertise: In-depth knowledge of SAP EWM.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Strong understanding of warehousing, transportation, and retail logistics processes.
• Hands-On Approach: Ability to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize SAP solutions.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
• Business Acumen: Ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business needs.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years in SAP solution architecture or similar roles within supply chain environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale retail or FMCG environments.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori and cloud-based integrations.
• Knowledge of automation tools and emerging supply chain technologies.

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 3,000 stores in 14 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
• An annual bonus between 10 and 20% based on company and personal performance
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• A temporary contract with the intention of offering you a permanent contract in the long term
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course in coordination with your team and manager
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam)

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That we already source 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton sustainably? Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand architecture needs by multiple business units. To be effective in this position, you must feel comfortable owning the entire architecture development process from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture initiatives from inception to completion
• Collaborate with business users to create architecture in alignment with business need
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for business users
• Champion the adoption of reusable architecture assets to improve efficiency
• Produce documentation to aid in the understanding of existing architecture solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
• 5+ years' of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of leading architecture solutions in the industry area
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to demonstrate technical concepts to non-technical audiences