We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company.
Solution Architect, Supply Chain Solutions
Location
Texas
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$161.0K - $240.4K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Solution Architect, Supply Chain Solutions
Avery Dennison
• As the Solutions Architect, you will be accountable for developing strategies and innovative solutions that connect physical and digital and have the potential to transform business models and/or build new revenue streams. • In doing so, you will collaborate with business stakeholders in strategic marketing, commercial, business development, product management, and digital functions to identify, develop, and commercialize solutions and unlock new value-creation opportunities for the apparel business. • As a leader with vision, you will also identify technology disruptors and challenge product line leaders to assess new solutions that may affect the future apparel business. • Define the most appropriate solution and outcome against a problem to solve, leveraging the existing product portfolio and informing future product evolutions • Lead the design and development of innovative solutions that connect physical and digital, align with business requirements, drive organizational growth, and create value for Avery Dennison and our key stakeholders • Develop new business models and value propositions for the new solutions • Support the development of a long-term growth strategy for new business opportunities • Deliver against goals and measure results against the plan • Drive strong C-level wiring with relevant potential new customers and partners • Develop architectural roadmaps that guide the implementation of solutions • Informs future product evolutions based on value pillars, problems to solve, and POCs success/obstacles • Analyze and optimize relevant business processes to ensure that they are streamlined and effective • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the success of the project • Ensure that the solution is scalable, secure, and cost-effective • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends and make recommendations on how they can be leveraged to improve our solutions • Support Digital Solutions/Tech Sales in finalizing and executing the data monetization models • Partner with the Commercial team to build & deliver growth targets • Partner with the Product Management and Innovation teams to surface new ideas, products, and applications to develop solutions to answer customers’ needs • Partner with Strategic Partnerships and M&A/Ventures to progress AD's right to win in new markets/technologies • Partner with the Marketing Communications team on ‘push marketing’ activities, through events, networks, and social media • Collaborate and communicate effectively with all key internal stakeholders to support the development of new solutions • Train and mentor the Commercial team members on the transfer of newly established solutions
Job Requirements
- Self-starter takes initiative and has an entrepreneurial spirit that can work independently and collaboratively
- Sharp mind, curious and dynamic approach, comfortable with dealing with complexity, and looking forward to exploring new business concepts
- Obsessed with winning
- Ability to understand and create value; demonstrated track record developing and executing new solutions
- Experience leading a business or product function within a matrix organization with annual turnover >$100 million, preferably in the Apparel industry
- Prior product ownership experience in a highly customized business, including market understanding, product lifecycle management, product line strategy development and execution, and innovation roadmap development.
- Experience leading agile or hybrid product/solution development and commercialization methodologies
- Consistent track record of leading change
- Experience operating within a complex information technology landscape that is fundamental to the customer experience.
- Experience in monetizing data, a plus.
- Previous experience with digital workflows and variable data management is highly preferred
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of digital technologies and go-to-market models
- Strong collaboration and networking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, public speaking skills, and ability to champion projects both cross functionally and vertically within the organization
- Strong business and financial acumen are needed
- Strong project management skills
- Avid learner, taking care of own personal development via practical and theoretical learning
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required (e.g., business, engineering)
Benefits
- Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
- Paid parental leave
- 401K eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
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