Business Systems Architect (Retail Systems & Integrations)

STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a Business Systems Architect (Retail Systems & Integrations) working a hybrid in-office role in Los Angeles.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, Staud stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern design—cool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, Staud has built a world that's distinctly LA yet globally resonant.

STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, long-term disability insurance, and a matching 401k plan.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Business Systems Architect to own and stabilize our core retail technology ecosystem. This role will be responsible for understanding, documenting, and optimizing system transactions and integrations across ERP, Shopify (E-commerce), POS, 3PL, and other connected platforms.

Our current environment supports omni-channel retail operations across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with retail systems and API-based integrations, and will help us prepare for upcoming ERP implementation and system upgrades.

This is a highly cross-functional role partnering with Finance, Operations, E-commerce, Retail, Planning, and Customer Experience. The right person will combine technical fluency with practical business judgment.

Essential Duties

System Ownership

• Own day-to-day health of ERP, Shopify, POS, and related integrations
• Document current system architecture, data flows, and transaction touchpoints
• Identify single points of failure and reduce institutional knowledge risk

Integration Management

• Monitor and troubleshoot API-based integrations (Celigo or similar middleware preferred)
• Work with internal teams and external vendors to resolve transaction issues
• Proactively identify integration gaps and propose improvements

ERP Readiness

• Partner in ERP implementation planning and discovery
• Surface technical debt and process risks prior to migration
• Ensure clean data flows and controlled system configuration

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Translate business requirements into system solutions
• Collaborate with Finance on order-to-cash and procure-to-pay workflows
• Support Retail and E-commerce teams with transaction visibility and issue resolution

Governance & Documentation

• Build and maintain system documentation and runbooks
• Establish change management and testing protocols
• Support user training and internal enablement

Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education

• 5–8 years experience in retail or consumer brand technology environments
• Hands-on experience with ERP required
• Experience with Shopify required
• Experience with middleware/integration platforms such as Celigo strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of retail omni-channel transaction flows
• Comfortable writing saved searches, troubleshooting scripts, and analyzing data
• Ability to work cross-functionally with business stakeholders

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.
• Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally.
• Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly.
• Ability to work with many different personalities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• Ability to work on-site, full-time.

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt