Safelite · 1 week ago
Supply Chain Product Owner
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expSafelite is known as an auto glass company but offers much more. As a Supply Chain Product Owner, you will drive the development and enhancement of supply chain management solutions, acting as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team to ensure alignment with business strategies and needs.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for supply chain management
Act as the lead SME for demand planning processes, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement
Lead and support demand planning system implementations and enhancement projects, ensuring alignment with business needs
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including operations, procurement, logistics, and IT, to understand business objectives and translate them into product requirements
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
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
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
Work with QA teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure that the developed solutions meet the specified requirements and quality standards
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Proven experience in Supply Chain Planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, GAINS, Relex)
4-6 years of similar role experience
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 15% of the time
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field
Previous experience with GAINS or RELEX is strongly preferred
Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in the supply chain domain
Company
Safelite
We’re the auto glass experts. Since 1947, we’ve helped people get back to driving safely.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Ritchey
Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Doug Herron
Chief Financial Officer
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