Solution architect Amsterdam • Harvey Nash

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Voor onze eindklant Yusen Logistics is Harvey Nash op zoek naar een solution architect

Start: Z.S.M

Duur: 6 maanden

Standplaats: Amsterdam (zal nog in overleg zijn)

Uren: 37.5

The Company

Founded in 1955, Yusen Logistics is a global supply chain logistics
company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding,
warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management -
a seamlessly connected suite of supply chain solutions that delivers
superior value, reliability, and expertise. Yusen Logistics is
committed to developing employees that deliver consistent quality
and service to our customers, and providing them with the skills,
training, support, and opportunities they need to be successful. As a
company we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement,
ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and
creative in making us the world's preferred choice.

About IT At Yusen

It's an exciting time to join us as we're transforming the way we
deliver IT at Yusen Logistics (Europe). Digitalization, innovation and
taking our IT to the next level will be core to our future success, and
we're on a journey to create one European IT organization to take
on this challenge. We're bringing together our talented IT
professionals from 12 counties as one team. They'll be working
beyond geographic boundaries, with clear technical career paths
and great development opportunities. Our people are the energy
behind our IT and we're committed to making IT a great place to
work for everyone. Could you play a part in helping us to achieve
our ambitions?

About the Job:

We are currently seeking a professional innovate Solutions Architect
to join our team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Solutions Architecture, the
successful candidate will play a pivotal role as a conduit to the
business, pioneering change activity and acting as the interface
between IT and business Functions.

Responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of
complex systems and solutions and working closely with our
internal teams to understand the business needs and translate them
into technological requirements that work within our overarching
technical strategy.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of
shaping the future of IT solutions within Yusen Logistics.
RESPONSIBILITY AREA KEY ACTIVITES

Analysis and Assessment:

• Analyse the current systems, infrastructure, security and processes to
  identify areas for improvement or areas where solutions are required.
  Working closely with colleagues from within transformation,
  Operations, applications and OpCos to model the overall solutions.

Solution Design:

Working with other IT function architects to design the architecture of software systems and applications, considering factors such as scalability, reliability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. This includes supporting the selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization through data analysis, performance monitoring, and feedback from stakeholders, driving continuous innovation and refinement. Making use of the Kaizen methodology by the execution of improvement projects
• Conduct (re-)engineering studies to make sure that continuously changing operational processes are reflected in operational and strategic calculations.
• Define and follow-up timelines to meet timelines and objectives. Monitor and report implementation progress.
• Ensure that business/change impacts are properly managed and communicated within the stakeholders.

Solutions documentation:

• Create detailed technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and implementation plans to facilitate development and deployment processes.

Stakeholder communication:

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and clients, communicating technical concepts and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders. This includes participating in client meetings, presentations, and discussions.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

• Work closely with internal teams, external vendors, and industry partners to stay abreast of emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the organization.

QUALIFICATONS.

Required Level Of Education

• Bachelor level or equal by experience
• Relevant Experience
• A good knowledge and understanding of architectural frameworks (ie TOGAF)
• Previous experience in similar roles such as IT architect, system administrator, or technical consultant is advantageous.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex systems or applications, as well as leading technical teams.
• Skilled in the production solutions topology documentation and in keeping asset registers updated with new solutions or amendments to existing ones.
• Required Skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Highly developed computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Visio, Power Point...) and supply chain applications (e.g. WMS, TMS) Stakeholder Management (internal and external)

COMPETENCES

• Organizational leadership, analytic mind-set, thinks pro-actively, works independent, deals with priority setting.
• Experience with process redesign, service metrics, productivity benchmarks and root cause analysis.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation and continuous learning in the field of warehouse automation and logistics.
• Effective communicator with good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Interacts well with others, respects other opinions and provides and shares information, uses informal relationships for support and as a resource.
• Develops relationships (external and internal), listens to, and understands needs.
• Demonstrates openness to new ideas; comes up with useful ideas to improve the way we do things.
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics platforms is a plus.

What we offer.

A unique opportunity to engage, drive and develop yourself in a global company. This role comes with a great deal of freedom, responsibilities and challenges. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Diversity Statement.

At Yusen we are committed to fostering a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) for all our employees and stakeholders. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Benefiting from creative solution derived as a result of embracing differences. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment.