Solution Architect, Supply Chain Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• In the role of Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for crafting strategies and innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital elements, potentially transforming business models and creating new revenue streams.

• You will work alongside business stakeholders across strategic marketing, commercial, business development, product management, and digital sectors to identify, develop, and commercialize solutions that unlock new value-creation opportunities for the apparel sector.

• As a visionary leader, you will pinpoint technology disruptors and encourage product line leaders to evaluate new solutions that could influence the future of the apparel industry.

• Define the most suitable solution and outcome for a given issue, utilizing the current product portfolio while guiding future product developments.

• Spearhead the design and creation of innovative solutions that bridge physical and digital realms, align with business needs, foster organizational growth, and add value for Avery Dennison and its key stakeholders.

• Formulate new business models and value propositions for the emerging solutions.

• Assist in developing a long-term growth strategy for new business ventures.

• Achieve set objectives and evaluate results against the established plan.

• Cultivate strong relationships with C-level executives at potential new customers and partners.

• Create architectural roadmaps that direct the implementation of solutions.

• Inform future product developments based on value pillars, identified challenges, and the success or obstacles of proof of concepts (POCs).

• Analyze and refine relevant business processes to ensure they are efficient and effective.

• Identify potential risks and devise mitigation strategies to secure the project's success.

• Guarantee that the solution is scalable, secure, and cost-effective.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends, providing recommendations on how they can enhance our solutions.

• Support Digital Solutions/Tech Sales in finalizing and implementing data monetization models.

• Collaborate with the Commercial team to establish and achieve growth targets.

• Work with the Product Management and Innovation teams to generate new ideas, products, and applications that address customer needs.

• Partner with Strategic Partnerships and M&A/Ventures to advance AD's competitive edge in new markets and technologies.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team on 'push marketing' initiatives through events, networks, and social media.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with all key internal stakeholders to support the development of new solutions.

• Train and mentor Commercial team members on the transfer of newly established solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset who can work both independently and as part of a team.

• Quick thinker with a curious, dynamic approach, comfortable navigating complexity, and eager to explore new business concepts.

• Passionate about winning.

• Ability to recognize and create value; proven history of developing and executing new solutions.

• Experience leading a business or product function within a matrix organization with an annual turnover exceeding $100 million, ideally in the Apparel sector.

• Previous product ownership experience in a highly tailored business, encompassing market understanding, product lifecycle management, product line strategy development and execution, and innovation roadmap creation.

• Experience leading agile or hybrid product/solution development and commercialization methodologies.

• Consistent history of driving change.

• Experience navigating a complex information technology landscape that is crucial to the customer experience.

• Background in data monetization is a plus.

• Prior experience with digital workflows and variable data management is highly preferred.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Understanding of digital technologies and go-to-market strategies.

• Excellent collaboration and networking skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, public speaking abilities, and capacity to champion projects across various functions and levels within the organization.

• Strong business and financial acumen are essential.

• Robust project management skills.

• Eager learner who actively pursues personal development through practical and theoretical learning.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required (e.g., business, engineering).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits starting from the first day of employment.

• Paid parental leave.

• Eligibility for 401K.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program / Health Advocate.

• Paid vacation and holidays.