IT Architect - WMS

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for an IT Architect on our WMS team for our Columbus, OH location.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus TWELEVE years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Lead the architectural design and implementation of software solutions leveraging D365 and warehouse management systems, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with business objects.

• Dynamics 365 Expertise: Bring comprehensive expertise in D365 architecture, including D365 Finance, D365 Supply Chain Management, and D365 Commerce, and use this knowledge to design robust software solutions.

• Warehouse Management Systems: Demonstrate proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and related technologies, and architect solutions that optimize warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes.

• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for warehouse management software solutions and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.

• Integration with Third-party Systems: Design and implement integrations with third party systems, such as ERP systems, transportation management systems, and enterprise resource planning systems, to facilitate seamless data exchange and functionality.

• UI/UX Design: Work closely with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for warehouse management software applications, ensuring optimal user experience and productivity.

• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize software solutions for maximum speed, scalability, and efficiency, particularly in high-volume warehouse environments.

• Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and user manuals, to support the development and maintenance of warehouse management software solutions.

• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams working on D365 and warehouse software projects and promote a culture of learning and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

• Proven experience 8+ years as a Software Architect or similar role, with focus on Dynamics 365 and warehouse management software solutions.

• Extensive expertise in Dynamics 365 architecture and modules.

• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems, logistics processes, and related technologies.

• Proficiency integrating Dynamics 365 with other enterprise systems.

• Experience with Agile-Scrum development methodology.

• Experience with Azure cloud and service-oriented architecture - desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to analyze existing systems to create architecture documentation that outlines the as-is. Then assist in building a transition path to a future state.

• SQL and Korber WMS experience - desirable

• Relevant certifications Azure, TOGAF, and Power Platform are desirable.

Additional Information

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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