Solution Architect

Centric Software • Campbell, CA

11d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Centric Software is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for its combined Retail Planning and Pricing team, focusing on Centric Planning implementations. The role works directly with customers and internal and external partners to translate business needs into solution designs, configuration and data requirements. It calls for leadership, sound technical judgment and a focus on planning solutions that deliver customer value.

The Retail Planning and Pricing team brings together business consultants, customer success and support specialists, project managers, architects, and data science and engineering experts. The team helps retailers and brands connect planning and pricing decisions across the product lifecycle, from pre-season planning and assortment decisions through in-season demand forecasting, allocation, replenishment and price optimisation.

The anticipated base salary range is $120,000–$160,000 per year. Compensation may also include a bonus. Centric offers medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and other applicable benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• A scientific or technical degree in engineering or computer science.
• Excellent technical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of database queries using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of planning applications at strategic and operational levels.
• A track record in consulting within IT, merchandising or supply chain planning.
• Experience implementing planning management systems and tools, supported by business and implementation experience.
• Ability to lead solution design, respond quickly to changing requirements and work effectively with customers and partners.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Microsoft SQL Server querying skills.
• Knowledge of data science.
• Power BI experience, including dataset modelling and dashboard design.

Responsibilities

• Define and optimise solution designs on the Centric Planning platform to meet customer requirements.
• Work closely with customers, Centric delivery teams, and internal and external partners throughout implementation.
• Collect, understand, challenge and communicate business requirements, translating them into functional specifications.
• Lead the definition of technical design, configuration and data requirements to support customer business processes and best-practice planning architecture.
• Assist in preparing system testing and validation plans.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Other applicable benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements
• May be eligible for a bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior