Principal Solution Analyst SAP WM Job at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spiri

What You Need To Know

Open the door to a groundbreaking tech career with an industry leader. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. To create a new era in alcohol beverage sales and service, we’re heavily invested in the most transformative new technologies – and the most brilliant tech professionals. Southern Glazer’s was named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and is included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

We offer continuous learning and career growth in a fast-paced environment where you are respected, your voice is heard, and technology is part of our strategy for success. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The Principal Solution Analyst - SAP WM is responsible for aligning SAP Warehouse Management (WM) and integrated technology solutions like Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management Integration (WMI) and Omnitracs to business requirements, ensuring they deliver on defined outcomes. In this role, you will collaborate closely with subject matter experts to conduct gap analyses and define process requirements for both new projects and system enhancements. You will provide comprehensive support for break-fix incidents, troubleshooting issues to maintain continuity and performance. Additionally, this position requires a strong understanding of SAP WM’s integration points with other systems to deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency as well as deep warehouse process knowledge. Please note, this role does not include development responsibilities; this is a functional role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a lead/subject matter expert (SME) within the Solution Analyst team
• Apply system solutions to business requirements through the design and configuration of systems platforms and applications
• Lead the development of business and technical process documentation and training materials
• Lead the definition of project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements; assist with project budget needs
• Lead the monitoring of project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions
• Serve as liaison between Business Divisions/Functions and IT on projects and enhancements
• Mentor and support development of more junior Solution Analyst team members
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business Analysis, Data Management, or Business Intelligence.
Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a business or technology role closely aligned with non-IT functions, including thorough knowledge of business processes and system solutions design.
• High-level experience with the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) and expertise in Agile and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies.
• Proven hands-on SAP WM configuration experience in key functions such as supplier PO receipts, stock transfer orders (STOs), bin-to-bin transfers, cycle counting, replenishment, inventory adjustments, reslotting, and shipping/returns processes.

Specialized Skills:

• SAP WM & Module Integration: Proficiency in configuring and integrating SAP WM with modules like SAP MM, SD, and FICO, particularly with CO-PA.
• Interface Experience: Strong understanding of interfaces between SAP and external systems (e.g., Manhattan WMS, Omnitracs/Roadnet, Dematic Bevpro, Bevscan, Velocitor, and RF gun technology for warehouse operations).
• Functional and Technical Documentation: Ability to gather requirements, write functional specifications, collaborate with developers, and test and support custom RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflow).
• Technology and Platform Tools: Familiarity with IDocs, Web Services, APIs, and hands-on experience with ServiceNow for issue tracking and management is a plus.
• SAP Upgrade Knowledge: Experience in SAP upgrade projects (e.g., from ECC to S/4 HANA) is beneficial.

Leadership and Communication:

• Demonstrated success leading project milestones, managing budgets, and publishing project progress reports.
• Strong mentoring abilities to support and develop junior Solution Analyst team members.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of building consensus and buy-in with stakeholders and project team members.
   

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.