Job Summary:
The Technical Architect - MFP will lead the architecture and transformation of retail merchandise planning systems, with a focus on Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) using Toolio. The role involves owning planning system architecture, leading Toolio implementations, and designing robust integrations using Dell Boomi to connect critical retail platforms. The architect will drive end-to-end planning system implementations, improve data accuracy, and modernize retail planning operations by transitioning from spreadsheets and legacy tools to scalable, integrated, and data-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Own and define planning system architecture covering financial plans, assortment plans, and Open-to-Buy (OTB).
• Lead Toolio implementation and configuration, including plan structures, workflows, and reporting.
• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between Toolio and ERP, PLM, and Invent platforms using Dell Boomi.
• Ensure planning data accuracy and consistency with actual sales and inventory data.
• Lead end-to-end planning system implementations, covering architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and go-live.
• Modernize merchandise planning processes by transitioning from spreadsheets and legacy tools to integrated planning platforms.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align planning architecture with retail operational requirements.
• Define integration strategies and ensure reliable data exchange across retail enterprise systems.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout planning system transformation initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
• 15+ years of experience in retail technology, including 10+ years of experience with retail planning systems.
• Hands-on experience with merchandise planning tools, with Toolio strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail planning processes, including Open-to-Buy (OTB), sell-through, margin management, and markdowns.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing integrations using Dell Boomi.
• Strong SQL and API development and integration skills.
• Proven experience leading at least 3 full planning system implementations.
• Strong technical architecture and solution design capabilities.
• Experience delivering end-to-end planning system implementations from design through testing and go-live.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on Toolio implementation experience.
• Experience with Anaplan, Invent, o9, Blue Yonder, or Oracle planning tools.
• Experience with ASP.NET, Python, and reporting solutions.
• Background in fashion or specialty retail.
