Senior Manager, Supply Chain Architect
QXO, Des Plaines, IL, United States
Enterprise Supply Chain Architect
QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company aims to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.
What You'll Do:
Lead enterprise architecture for supply chain capabilities across procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution across QXO and acquired operating companies
Define and evolve the target supply chain architecture supporting QXO's Oracle Fusion ERP platform and adjacent operational systems including warehouse management, transportation management, supplier integrations, and operational analytics
Support acquisition diligence by evaluating supply chain system landscapes and defining pragmatic integration strategies for newly acquired businesses
Design scalable architecture patterns that enable QXO to rapidly integrate acquisitions while progressing toward a standardized enterprise supply chain platform
Define, document, and enforce architectural standards and patterns for supply chain platforms, integrations, and data flows across the enterprise
Partner with Engineering, Applications, Data & Analytics, and Security teams to align supply chain technology approaches and sequencing
Translate supply chain business objectives into clear technical decisions and execution plans.
Guide platform and integration decisions across ERP, WMS, TMS, procurement systems, and supplier ecosystems
Identify architecture risks early and reduce operational disruption during integrations and platform transitions
Balance speed and pragmatism with architectural coherence across a rapidly growing enterprise
Influence teams and stakeholders to align on architecture decisions without direct authority
Provide clear recommendations and say "no" when required, with credibility grounded in operational risk, cost, and delivery impact
What You'll Bring:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Specialized Knowledge
Enterprise supply chain platforms and architectures
ERP-driven supply chain systems including procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics
Warehouse management and transportation management systems
Supplier and partner ecosystem integrations
Supply chain data flows and operational analytics platforms
Architecture patterns supporting multi-entity enterprises and acquisition-drive environments
Skills
Strong system-level thinking and architectural judgment
Ability to translate operational supply chain processes into scalable technology architectures
Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, business-oriented language
Stakeholder management across engineering, supply chain operations, and business teams
Abilities
Work independently with minimal oversight
Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Make sound tradeoffs between speed, cost, and long-term sustainability
Navigate complex operational environments across multiple business units and systems
Other Characteristics
Comfortable challenging assumptions and decisions constructively
Trusted partner to engineering, applications, and operations teams
Pragmatic architect who balances enterprise standards with operational realities
Professional Certifications
Architecture, cloud, or supply chain technology certifications preferred but not required
Experience
8+ years in enterprise architecture, supply chain architecture, or related roles
Demonstrated experience designing and governing enterprise supply chain platforms and system landscapes
Experience supporting ERP-centric supply chain environments strongly preferred
Experience supporting acquisitions, system harmonization, or multi-entity environments strongly preferred
What You'll Earn
Base pay range: $140,400 - $210,600
Annual performance bonus
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 15 days of paid time off during their first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked) and increased accruals after five years of service.
Paid training and certifications
Legal assistance and identity protection
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.
Salary Range:USD $140,400.00 - USD $210,600.00 /Yr.
QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company aims to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.
What You'll Do:
Lead enterprise architecture for supply chain capabilities across procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution across QXO and acquired operating companies
Define and evolve the target supply chain architecture supporting QXO's Oracle Fusion ERP platform and adjacent operational systems including warehouse management, transportation management, supplier integrations, and operational analytics
Support acquisition diligence by evaluating supply chain system landscapes and defining pragmatic integration strategies for newly acquired businesses
Design scalable architecture patterns that enable QXO to rapidly integrate acquisitions while progressing toward a standardized enterprise supply chain platform
Define, document, and enforce architectural standards and patterns for supply chain platforms, integrations, and data flows across the enterprise
Partner with Engineering, Applications, Data & Analytics, and Security teams to align supply chain technology approaches and sequencing
Translate supply chain business objectives into clear technical decisions and execution plans.
Guide platform and integration decisions across ERP, WMS, TMS, procurement systems, and supplier ecosystems
Identify architecture risks early and reduce operational disruption during integrations and platform transitions
Balance speed and pragmatism with architectural coherence across a rapidly growing enterprise
Influence teams and stakeholders to align on architecture decisions without direct authority
Provide clear recommendations and say "no" when required, with credibility grounded in operational risk, cost, and delivery impact
What You'll Bring:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Specialized Knowledge
Enterprise supply chain platforms and architectures
ERP-driven supply chain systems including procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics
Warehouse management and transportation management systems
Supplier and partner ecosystem integrations
Supply chain data flows and operational analytics platforms
Architecture patterns supporting multi-entity enterprises and acquisition-drive environments
Skills
Strong system-level thinking and architectural judgment
Ability to translate operational supply chain processes into scalable technology architectures
Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, business-oriented language
Stakeholder management across engineering, supply chain operations, and business teams
Abilities
Work independently with minimal oversight
Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Make sound tradeoffs between speed, cost, and long-term sustainability
Navigate complex operational environments across multiple business units and systems
Other Characteristics
Comfortable challenging assumptions and decisions constructively
Trusted partner to engineering, applications, and operations teams
Pragmatic architect who balances enterprise standards with operational realities
Professional Certifications
Architecture, cloud, or supply chain technology certifications preferred but not required
Experience
8+ years in enterprise architecture, supply chain architecture, or related roles
Demonstrated experience designing and governing enterprise supply chain platforms and system landscapes
Experience supporting ERP-centric supply chain environments strongly preferred
Experience supporting acquisitions, system harmonization, or multi-entity environments strongly preferred
What You'll Earn
Base pay range: $140,400 - $210,600
Annual performance bonus
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 15 days of paid time off during their first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked) and increased accruals after five years of service.
Paid training and certifications
Legal assistance and identity protection
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.
Salary Range:USD $140,400.00 - USD $210,600.00 /Yr.