Professional Summary Qixas Group is looking for a strategic and solutionsdriven LS Retail Architect with deep expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing LS Central and LS Retailbased omnichannel retail ecosystems. Adept at bridging business requirements with technical architecture, ensuring scalable, highperformance solutions across POS, back office, inventory, eCommerce, and ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / NAV). Recognized for leading complex retail transformations, improving operational efficiency, and delivering unified commerce experiences for global retail, hospitality, and food service organizations. Core Competencies LS Central / LS Retail Architecture & Design Unified Commerce & Omnichannel Enablement POS, Back Office, and Store Operations Optimization Business Central / NAV Integration & Extensions Retail Process Engineering (Inventory, Promotions, Loyalty, Pricing) eCommerce, Payment, and Middleware Integrations Solution Governance & Technical Leadership Performance Tuning & Scalability Planning Data Migration, Master Data Strategy, and Cutover Planning Agile Delivery, Stakeholder Management, and Executive Communication Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design Define endtoend LS Retail and LS Central architectures aligned with business goals and industry best practices. Lead solution blueprinting, including POS workflows, store operations, replenishment, promotions, loyalty, and reporting. Design integrations between LS Central, ERP, eCommerce, payment gateways, WMS, and thirdparty retail systems. Technical Leadership Guide development teams on LS Retail extensions, customizations, and Business Central AL development. Establish coding standards, solution governance, and architectural guardrails. Conduct technical reviews, performance assessments, and optimization initiatives. Retail Process Expertise Translate retail operational needs into scalable system configurations. Optimize store processes such as stock counting, receiving, transfers, and item lifecycle management. Architect advanced pricing, discounting, and loyalty program structures. Project Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs with business and IT stakeholders. Provide architectural oversight throughout implementation, testing, and golive. Support change management, training strategy, and postgolive stabilization. Technical Skills Retail Platform: LS Central, LS Retail, LS Omni, LS Hospitality ERP: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NAV Development: AL, C/AL, Extensions (v2), APIs, Web Services Integrations: REST, SOAP, EFT/Payment integrations, Middleware (e.g., Azure Integration Services) Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, SaaS/OnPrem Hybrid Architectures Data & Reporting: Power BI, Jet Reports, SQL Server Project Delivery: Azure DevOps, Agile/Scrum, Solution Blueprinting Value Delivered Designed unified commerce solutions that improved inventory accuracy, reduced shrink, and enhanced customer experience. Modernized POS and store operations for multilocation retailers, enabling faster checkout and improved staff productivity. Delivered scalable LS Central architectures supporting rapid expansion, franchise models, and multibrand operations. Reduced implementation risk through strong governance, documentation, and crossfunctional leadership. Education & Certifications Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field LS Retail / LS Central Certifications (Solution Architect, Functional, Technical) Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Certifications (Functional & Developer) Agile / Scrum Certification (preferred) Ideal Candidate Attributes Strong communicator capable of translating complex architecture into businessfriendly language. Deep understanding of retail operations and customer experience drivers. Proactive problem solver with a strategic mindset and handson technical capability. Comfortable leading crossfunctional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
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LS Retail Architect