Supply Chain Product Owner

Product Vision and Strategy

You will define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for supply chain management. You will also act as the lead SME for demand planning processes, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements Management

• Elicit, document, and prioritize detailed requirements for supply chain management solutions both in partnership with a Business Analyst and without.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that requirements are well-understood and incorporated into the product development process.

Feature Prioritization

• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer needs, and market trends.
• Make data-driven decisions and continuously reassess priorities to maximize the impact on supply chain efficiency.

Development Collaboration

• Collaborate with development teams, providing clear and concise guidance during the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

Quality Assurance

• Work with QA teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure that the developed solutions meet the specified requirements and quality standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the development team.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, and address their concerns in a timely manner.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in the supply chain through technology solutions.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain management.

User Training and Support

• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users to ensure the successful adoption of new supply chain solutions.
• Support and administer the demand planning application, including configuration, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Provide ongoing support and address user inquiries or issues related to the product.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field.
• Preferred High School Diploma Required.

Experience Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supply Chain Planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, GAINS, Relex).
• 4-6 years of similar role experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience with GAINS or RELEX is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in the supply chain domain.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, BI tools).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant software and technologies in the supply chain space.
• Ability to travel up to ~30% of the time.