Enterprise Architect (Retail) - Stock Optimisation, Inventory, PoS - Global A major global consultancy is expanding its retail Enterprise Architecture practice and is seeking a contract Enterprise Architect with experience across range of retail applications. You''ll work with Tier-1 retailers on large-scale transformation programmes covering merchandising, planning, stock operations and supply chain. For this specific assignment, you''ll lead architecture across: - Oracle Retail (on-prem Legacy) - Assortment Planning (Board) - Space Band Option Planning (Board) - Stock Optimisation - RFID - Sales transaction matching - Windward What You''ll Do: Own Enterprise Architecture for stock operations systems Define integration patterns, data flows and functional architecture Work closely with client stakeholders to shape roadmap and design decisions Provide architectural governance across delivery teams Work on a hybrid basis: 1-2 days per week in Reading, the rest remote What You''ll Bring: Strong architecture experience within Retail applications Solid understanding of retail processes inc. stock, planning, fulfilment andamp; PoS Experience designing large-scale, multi-system retail architectures Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent frameworks Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client-facing skills £600-£650 per day (Inside IR35). 3 months rolling. Reading andamp; ..... full job details .....