Overview At NFI, we offer innovative, integrated, and customized solutions that span the entire supply chain. Whatever our customer's challenge is, we have the knowledge, technology, scale, and commitment to help them solve it. It's simply what we do. In the role of VP Data Architect, you'll develop and implement a long-term strategic vision for the organization's data architecture. Success in this role requires exceptional big-picture thinking and problem-solving skills, tactful collaboration with business unit leadership, IT leadership, staff, and data stakeholders. This role will also require extensive experience with designing, creating, managing and deploying data architecture, both as a strategist and as an operator. Responsibilities Design and implement data models and databases Develop and maintain data integration processes Ensure data quality and security across systems Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs. Partner in the creation and management of data governance policies. Define and implement enterprise data architecture strategies to support business goals. Establish a roadmap for data management, including data modeling, integration, and analytics. Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align data strategies with organizational objectives. Partner in the oversight of data governance policies, ensuring data security, quality, and compliance. Identify success metrics/KPI's to measure success/effectiveness. Qualifications Bachelor's degree is required; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred, or a comparable level of knowledge and experience that would typically be gained through a combination of a degree and experience. Experience attracting strong talent, building and managing a high-performing team in a results-oriented and fast-paced environment. Prior industry experience (Warehousing and Distribution, Transportation, Supply Chain, or 3rd Party Logistics) is a plus. Experience with database management systems (e.g. SQL, NoSQL). Proficiency in data modeling tools and technologies. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Profit Center PC-1010