Enterprise Architect – Supply Chain

Job Title

Enterprise Architect – Supply Chain (Retail, AI & Modernization)

Company

Cogency Inc.

Location

Greater Toronto Area (Remote)

Job Type

Full-Time (FTE)

Travel

20%

Job Summary

Cogency Inc. is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in retail supply chain to lead large‑scale digital transformation and modernization initiatives. This role will drive enterprise architecture strategy across merchandising, inventory, omnichannel fulfillment, and logistics, leveraging cloud, data platforms, and AI/ML to enable smarter, faster, and more resilient retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
  • Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy aligned with retail business goals and digital roadmap
  • Establish architecture governance, standards, and best practices
  • Lead architecture review boards and ensure alignment across programs and portfolios
• Retail Supply Chain Transformation
  • Drive transformation across retail supply chain domains:
    • Merchandising & assortment planning
    • Inventory optimization & replenishment
    • Warehouse & distribution management
    • Omnichannel fulfillment (BOPIS, ship‑from‑store, last‑mile delivery)
  • Enable real‑time visibility across supply chain networks
• AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement
  • Lead adoption of AI/ML solutions for:
    • Demand forecasting and inventory optimization
    • Pricing and promotion optimization
    • Supply chain risk detection and anomaly identification
  • Drive data‑driven decision‑making across retail operations
• Modernization & Cloud Strategy
  • Lead legacy modernization, cloud migration, and platform consolidation initiatives
  • Architect scalable, cloud‑native solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Promote microservices, API‑first, and event‑driven architectures
• Data & Platform Architecture
  • Define enterprise data strategy including data lakes, real‑time streaming, and analytics platforms
  • Enable data democratization for business users and analytics teams
  • Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance
• Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership
  • Partner with business leaders, product teams, and IT leadership
  • Influence senior stakeholders on technology investments and roadmap
  • Mentor architecture and engineering teams
  • Collaborate with vendors and implementation partners

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–15 years of IT experience including enterprise architecture roles
• Strong experience in retail supply chain domain:
  • Merchandising, inventory, logistics, omnichannel fulfillment
• Proven track record in enterprise‑scale transformation programs
• Experience implementing AI/ML solutions in retail or supply chain
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Deep understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and microservices
• Experience with enterprise platforms (SAP, Oracle, or retail systems)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with retail planning tools (Blue Yonder, Manhattan, Kinaxis)
• Exposure to Generative AI and intelligent automation
• Familiarity with TOGAF or enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience with IoT, RFID, and store‑level automation technologies
• Background in Agile, DevOps, and product‑based delivery models

Work Model

• Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite in the Greater Toronto Area
• Up to 20% travel required