Staff Software Engineer SAP Store Ops Solutions job in Salisbury

&bull Design, build, and configure SAP S/4 IS-Retail solutions supporting inventory management, purchasing, and receiving, by analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional configuration, to ensure accurate inventory tracking and reliable purchasing/receiving processes at the store level. &bull Develop and maintain integrations between store systems (Handhelds, DC/DSD receiving platforms) and SAP, using SAP Integration Suite or equivalent middleware, to ensure timely and accurate data flow between store-level receiving activity and backend inventory records. &bull Configure and support purchasing processes within SAP (e.g., purchase orders, vendor replenishment, automated ordering), by analyzing business workflows and system dependencies, to ensure accurate, timely procurement of store inventory. &bull Design and configure DC and DSD receiving solutions within S/4 IS-Retail, by analyzing inbound/outbound data flows and store-level receiving workflows, to ensure inventory is accurately received, recorded, and reconciled against purchase orders. &bull Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within inventory, purchasing, and receiving system flows, by analyzing data discrepancies, tracing transactions across SAP and store systems, and identifying root cause, to minimize stock inaccuracies and receiving errors impacting store operations. &bull Partner with Business/Systems Analysts and Store Operations stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs, by participating in requirements sessions and providing technical feasibility input, to ensure delivered solutions meet operational needs. &bull Design and execute unit, integration, and performance testing for inventory, purchasing, and receiving solutions prior to deployment, by developing test cases and validating data accuracy across systems, to ensure reliability and prevent production issues. &bull Document technical designs, configurations, and integration architecture for inventory, purchasing, and receiving solutions, by maintaining clear technical specifications and runbooks, so solutions are maintainable and support knowledge transfer across the engineering team. &bull Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and rollouts involving S/4 IS-Retail inventory, purchasing, and receiving functionality, by contributing technical design and configuration expertise, to ensure new capabilities are delivered reliably and on schedule.

The Staff Software Engineer, Inventory & Receiving Solutions designs, builds, and configures the technical solutions that support store inventory management, purchasing, and receiving processes - including Distribution Center (DC) and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) receiving - within SAP S/4 IS-Retail. This position exists to translate business and store operations requirements into scalable SAP configuration and integration solutions that ensure accurate inventory visibility, purchasing accuracy, and reliable receiving processes across store locations. By owning the technical design, configuration, and troubleshooting of these systems, this role ensures inventory data integrity, supports supply chain continuity, and enables store teams to operate with accurate, real-time stock information. This position directly supports the organization’s ability to maintain product availability, reduce shrink and stockouts, and drive operational efficiency across the store network.

Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis., &bull Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. &bull Minimum 7-10 years of software engineering experience, with progressively increasing technical responsibility (Level IV/Senior scope). &bull Minimum 3 full-cycle SAP implementations involving inventory management, purchasing, and/or receiving solutions, including experience applying SAP Activate methodology across implementation phases (Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run). &bull Experience designing and configuring integrations using SAP Integration Suite (or equivalent middleware/iPaaS platform). &bull Worked with RELEX and/or Forecasting & Replenishment (F&R) systems, supporting demand planning and automated inventory replenishment processes. &bull Worked with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) transactions, supporting vendor/supplier processes (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, advance ship notices) within purchasing and receiving. &bull Worked with Store Handheld device integrations supporting in-store merchandise and inventory management. &bull Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA IS-Retail, including inventory management, purchasing, and receiving modules. &bull Experience configuring DC and DSD receiving processes within SAP. &bull Experience with purchasing/procurement configuration (purchase orders, vendor replenishment, automated ordering). &bull Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA IS-Retail Master Data, including Article Master, Merchandise Categories, Sites, and Vendor/Customer Master &bull Experience with listing, assortment management, and distribution chains within SAP Retail. &bull Familiarity with Store Handheld devices and their integration with SAP inventory processes. &bull Working knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and its application across full project lifecycles. &bull Understanding of API design, middleware patterns, and real-time/batch data integration. &bull Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-system technical issues. &bull Ability to translate business/functional requirements into scalable technical designs. &bull Strong communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Business Analysts, Store Operations). &bull Experience working in agile/iterative development environments, including SAP Activate’s iterative delivery approach. &bull Strong documentation skills for technical designs, configurations, and runbooks.

Preferred Qualifications

&bull Experience in grocery or multi-department retail environments. &bull SAP certification(s) related to S/4HANA Retail or Supply Chain modules. &bull Familiarity with SAP Clean Core architecture principles &bull Experience with demand forecasting or automated replenishment systems beyond RELEX/F&R &bull Experience working with Store Handheld device integrations &bull Experience with performance tuning and monitoring of high-volume, real-time integration pipelines.

Salary Range: $146,960 - $220,440 Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. #LI-KK1 #LI-Hybrid

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more., At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we’re actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.