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Job description
Tarento is hiring a Solution Architect, Retail Planning — a full-time, based in Bengaluru, India role. Apply directly on Tarento's careers page below.
Solution Architect – Retail Planning
Location: Bengaluru, India
Department: Enterprise Consulting
Experience: 8 - 15
About Tarento:
Tarento is a fast-growing technology consulting company headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong presence in India and clients across the globe. We specialize in digital transformation, product engineering, and enterprise solutions, working across diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our teams combine Nordic values with Indian expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions.
We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a testament to our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee well-being and growth. At Tarento, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, learning is continuous, and careers are built on passion and purpose.
Solution Architect – Planning (Retail)
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in Retail Planning processes and technology enablement. The role requires deep understanding of planning functions such as demand planning, supply planning, assortment planning, replenishment, and merchandise financial planning, and the ability to architect scalable, integrated solutions using modern planning platforms. Readiness to travel Experience with o9 Solutions is a plus, but expertise in any leading planning platforms is acceptable.
The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology, enabling planning transformation initiatives and ensuring scalable, articulate solutions and convince business. Coordinate with other system owners for integration of these systems with both upstream and downstream systems (Datalake etc.,) with efficient, and future-ready solutions
Location & Travel:
Bangalore, may require on-site presence during key project phases.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
- Define end-to-end architecture for Retail Planning solutions aligned with business objectives
- Translate business planning requirements into scalable and integrated technology solutions
- Design solution architecture covering planning platforms, integrations, data flows, and reporting layers
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, scalability, and performance standards
Planning Domain Enablement
- Work closely with business stakeholders across:
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- Inventory & Replenishment Planning
- Assortment Planning
- Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP)
- S&OP / IBP processes
- Provide architectural guidance to enable planning transformation and optimization
- Ensure planning solutions support business agility, accuracy, and operational efficiency
Technology Leadership
- Architect solutions using planning platforms such as:
- o9 Solutions (nice to have)
- SAP IBP, SAP APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Anaplan, Oracle Planning, or similar tools
- Define integration architecture with ERP, WMS, POS, eCommerce, and other enterprise systems
- Guide teams on data models, APIs, integration patterns, and cloud architecture
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders
- Lead architecture discussions, solution design workshops, and technical decision making
- Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architectural integrity during implementation
Governance & Delivery Support
- Provide architectural oversight during project implementation
- Ensure best practices, scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Support solution roadmap planning and technology evolution
Required Skills & Experience
Domain Expertise
- Strong understanding of Retail Planning processes and business workflows
- Experience enabling planning through technology platforms
- Experience in planning transformation or implementation projects
Technology Expertise
- Experience with one or more planning tools such as:
- SAP IBP / APO
- Blue Yonder
- Kinaxis
- Anaplan
- Oracle Planning
- o9 Solutions (preferred but not mandatory)
- Experience in:
- Solution architecture and design
- Integration architecture (APIs, middleware, event-based integrations)
- Data modeling and enterprise data architecture
- Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP preferred)
Architecture & Leadership Skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience leading solution design for large enterprise implementations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Retail, FMCG, or Consumer Goods industry
- Experience with o9 Solutions platform (nice to have)
- Experience in enterprise integrations using middleware platforms
- Exposure to modern architecture patterns (microservices, API-led, cloud-native)
Experience
- 8-10 years of experience in IT and Solution Architecture
- Minimum 5+ years in Planning solutions and Retail domain preferred
Key Competencies
- Retail Planning domain expertise
- Solution Architecture & Design
- Business-Technology alignment
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking
- Technology enablement mindset
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Solution Architect, Retail Planning at Tarento?
The required skills for Solution Architect, Retail Planning at Tarento include: ERP, POS, API, Azure, AWS, GCP, Microservices.
What is the seniority level for Solution Architect, Retail Planning at Tarento?
Solution Architect, Retail Planning at Tarento is a Senior / Staff level position.
How do I apply for Solution Architect, Retail Planning at Tarento?
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