Sr. Solution Engineer

• Vena Platform Ownership : Serve as the primary administrator for the Vena platform; design, configure, and optimize data models, dimensions, attributes, intersections, and user security permissions.
• Advanced Logic & Template Design : Design, build, and maintain Vena Excel-based input templates and reporting dashboards, utilizing advanced Excel logic (dynamic arrays, complex logical structures) to handle enterprise-level financial data.
• Workflow Automation : Configure and monitor business workflows, task assignments, and audit trails within Vena to support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Secondary Application Support: Provide configuration changes, process streamlining, and user management for core HRIS, payroll, and general business tools (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, ADP) as bandwidth permits.

• Data Integration & Troubleshooting : Monitor, test, and troubleshoot data loads and integrations between core business systems (ERP/GL, HRIS) and Vena to ensure data integrity.
• Tier 2/3 Support : Act as the technical lead in diagnosing and resolving system defects, configuration errors, and performance bottlenecks for assigned applications.
• Release Management : Track vendor software release notes, coordinate system updates, and test new features before they go live to ensure zero disruption to business operations.

• Business-Focused Consultation : Collaborate closely with Finance Managers, HR Directors, and stakeholders to understand their business problems and translate financial or operational concepts into scalable software solutions.
• Process Mapping : Analyze existing manual processes and design automated, systematic workflows that improve cross-departmental efficiency.
• Documentation & Enablement : Build clear system documentation, data dictionaries, and training materials to enable end-users across departments to maximize their utilization of these tools.

• Work closely with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot system dependencies and deliver cohesive solutions.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mentality, proactively identifying data architecture optimizations.
• Openly receive and give constructive feedback to elevate the team's delivery capabilities.

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, Finance/Accounting with a systems focus, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional Experience : Minimum of 5–8 years of hands-on application administration, configuration, data modeling, or systems analysis experience within an enterprise environment.
• Industry Background : Experience within Retail, Wholesale, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries is highly preferred.
• The Excel & Logic Factor : Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, dynamic arrays, complex logical structures, and data tables). Must be comfortable treating Excel as a development environment.

• Data Literacy & Modeling : Solid understanding of data relationships, relational database concepts, and how data moves seamlessly between distinct enterprise business systems (ERP to CPM/EPM).
• Cross-Domain Knowledge : Solid functional understanding of financial concepts (budgets, forecasts, cost centers, balance sheets) so technical translation layers aren't required when sitting with Finance stakeholders.
• Multi-Platform Technical Agility : Proven ability to work across multiple SaaS technologies with a track record of rapid learning and adopting new systems.
• Analytical Problem Solving : Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex business planning requirements and develop effective, scalable data models.
• Business-Focused Communication : Ability to translate technical constraints and system logic into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers.

Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion.

In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products.

For more information, visit AWGinc.com .

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program