SAP Solution Architect - IS | Retail

Leverage your expertise and join a pioneering team in the retail industry, focused on delivering top-tier analytics and data solutions. This organization is a leader in the home improvement retail sector, operating as the largest total home solution superstore in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a key distributor of Ace Hardware globally. With a vast footprint of over 1.5 million square feet and a product offering of 45,000 items, the company is dedicated to serving diverse market segments with excellence.

As a SAP Solution Architect – IS, you will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end SAP solutions within the context of our retail business operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, and design scalable, flexible, and robust solutions leveraging SAP IS-Retail and other SAP technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of retail processes, SAP architecture, and experience implementing SAP in large-scale retail environments.

• Lead the design of SAP IS-Retail solutions to support core business processes including inventory management, sales order processing, procurement, pricing, promotions, and store operations.
• Create high-level architecture and ensure that the solution aligns with business requirements, industry best practices, and SAP capabilities.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, business analysts, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, WM, FICO, PP) and other enterprise systems.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of SAP IS-Retail modules to streamline retail operations.
• Ensure the effective integration of SAP with other systems, including POS (Point-of-Sale), eCommerce, and CRM systems.
• Guide the team on solution design, configuration, and troubleshooting during SAP IS-Retail implementation projects.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management and business users on best practices, system enhancements, and industry trends.
• Participate in project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Oversee the delivery of SAP solution components and manage project scope, risks, and issues effectively.
• Maintain and ensure the governance of architectural standards and SAP best practices throughout the lifecycle of the solution.
• Evaluate and recommend new SAP technologies and methodologies that can drive efficiencies in retail processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

  
  
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in SAP solution architecture with a focus on SAP IS-Retail.
• Proven experience in leading SAP IS-Retail implementations in large-scale retail environments.
• Strong understanding of retail business processes (inventory management, pricing, promotions, sales order processing, etc.).
• Expertise in SAP IS-Retail modules including (but not limited to) SAP Retail, SAP POS, SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR), and SAP S/4HANA.
• Solid understanding of SAP integration with other systems (eCommerce, POS, third-party applications).
• Knowledge of SAP best practices, design principles, and architecture guidelines.
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori for UI/UX design and SAP S/4HANA for future-ready solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: SAP certifications in relevant areas (e.g., SAP IS-Retail, SAP S/4HANA) are a plus
• Experience with Cloud Technologies: Exposure to SAP Cloud Platform or SAP's cloud-based solutions for retail is an advantage.
• Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with SAP Cloud Platform or other cloud solutions for retail is an advantage.