KPI Solutions
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Sr. Solution Architect - Supply Chain Operations
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Posted 118d ago
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United States
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Pay not stated
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The listing
Position Description
KPI is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Sr. Solution Architect to serve as the technical lead on complex, high‑risk automation programs in both the distribution and manufacturing sectors. The Sr. Solution Architect is entrusted to lead highly technical solutioning efforts for our distribution network clients within the Advanced Solution Design team.
The role is a front‑line architecture and execution role responsible for:
- De‑risking solution design
- Tightening requirements definition based on operational requirements
- Bridging design → automation → software → execution
- Preventing late‑stage surprises that impact schedule, margin, and customer confidence
Core Responsibilities
· Own end‑to‑end solution architecture for complex, software‑heavy automation systems, serving as the technical authority from concept through execution. Utilize solution modelling skills to determine and validate optimal automation selection.
· Lead early requirements definition and risk identification, ensuring scope, assumptions, and constraints are clearly defined before projects advance. Ability to work with ambiguous data and requirements to develop solution alternatives.
· De‑risk solution designs by validating feasibility, performance, and integration across hardware, controls, and software platforms.
· Serve as the primary technical escalation point during execution, supporting project teams with issue resolution, trade studies, and corrective actions.
· Partner directly with software and technology vendors to validate capabilities, limitations, and testing strategies, including emulation and simulation. Serve as an automation expert within the broader department.
· Support commissioning and ramp‑up planning, ensuring system readiness, performance expectations, and operational handoff are clearly defined.
· Capture and institutionalize lessons learned, feeding improvements back into standards, templates, and repeatable solution patterns.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
- Minimum of 10 years across progressive roles in warehouse design and automation.
- Proven track record in design of large, complex distribution fulfillment operations.
- Proven track record in managing client facing pre-sales engineering.
- Proven track record of learning, designing, and implementing good business processes and systems.
- Proven track record in leading continuous improvement initiatives resulting in sustained results and embedded behaviors.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care Concierge Service
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Milk Stork Program
- Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
- Training & Development
KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.