Our client, a family-owned leader in innovative supply chain solutions, serves high-profile clients is seeking a Senior IT Solutions Architect to join their Crestwood, IL team. They are dedicated to optimizing supply chains through state-of-the-art technology and a culture of respect, compassion, and sustainability.
As the Senior IT Solutions Architect and Systems Specialist, you will provide deep expertise in application and systems software to key stakeholders, including our clients’ users, customers, and third-party logistic providers. Your role will involve analyzing complex hardware, software, and telecommunication systems, defining processes and procedures, and consulting on the design, development, documentation, and delivery of standard operating procedures, presentations, and training materials.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management and Client Communication:
- Design solutions around specific business needs, prioritize tasks, and manage project timelines.
- Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to deliver cohesive solutions.
Data Management and Optimization
- Oversee data management and optimization efforts, including data cleaning and transformation.
- Implement processes for effective data handling and reporting.
Collaboration and Professional Development
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in IT and supply chain management.
- Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
General Responsibilities
- Assess and refine procedures and standards using your knowledge and best practices.
- Enhance understanding of internal proprietary systems and external ERP systems among stakeholders.
- Coordinate with IT and business experts to achieve program goals and drive innovation projects.
- Provide recommendations for IT system improvements and other business ventures.
- Develop and maintain procedures, manuals, and documentation for process and technology needs.
- Define strategies for upgrading or replacing information systems.
- Support the operation and maintenance of complex IT systems.
Skills and Attributes
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, MS Server/SQL, and scripting.
- Expertise in After Market Parts Supply Chain.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and system users.
- Proficiency in data management, including data modeling, cleansing, extraction, transformation, analysis, migration, integration, and mapping.
- General knowledge of VMWare, Active Directory, and LAN/WAN networks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, SQL Server/SQL.