Retail System Manager

TalentPartners; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Product Owner, Retail Corporate Solutions, to lead corporate technology initiatives. This role involves managing key retail systems including Relex and Simplain, optimizing promotions, and enhancing operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of experience in product ownership and retail technology, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in product ownership, business systems management, or retail technology.
• Deep understanding of retail merchandising and promotion planning.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise tools such as Relex, Simplain, and AS400.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Owner for corporate solutions including Promotion Planning and Cost Management.
• Manage vendor-facing tools to improve collaboration and workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define business requirements and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Product ownership

Business systems management

Retail technology

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Relex

Simplain

AS400

Inmar

Job description

Product Owner, Sr. Manager – Retail Corporate Solutions

Overview:

A leading retailer is seeking a Product Owner, Retail Corporate Solutions, to lead and optimize the enterprise systems that support merchandising, marketing, vendor collaboration, and customer engagement. This role will own key retail planning and promotional platforms — including Relex, Simplain, and AS400-based applications — ensuring they drive accuracy, efficiency, and measurable business impact across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in retail technology, excels at connecting business needs to system capabilities, and thrives at delivering value through collaboration, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Product Owner for core corporate solutions, including Promotion Planning, Cost Management, Deal Management, and AD/Promo Planning (Relex).
• Manage and enhance vendor‑facing tools such as the Simplain Vendor Portal to improve collaboration, deal submission, and promotional workflows.
• Oversee AS400 applications supporting merchandising and corporate functions.
• Partner with C&S teams to manage integrations for Space Planning (Space X) and AD Production/Distribution.
• Lead initiatives related to Reclamation, Marketing, Inmar (returns/rebates), eCommerce, Loyalty, and Customer Systems.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, IT, and Finance to define business requirements, prioritize development roadmaps, and deliver enhancements that optimize operational efficiency.
• Translate business needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery from development teams.
• Monitor system performance, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the corporate systems portfolio.
• Stay informed on emerging retail technologies and process innovations to recommend opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of experience in product ownership, business systems management, or retail technology.
• Deep understanding of retail merchandising, promotion planning, and vendor management processes.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise tools such as Relex, Simplain, AS400, Inmar, or similar retail systems.
• Proven track record leading cross‑functional teams and delivering scalable technology solutions in a complex retail environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate business strategy into actionable IT solutions.
• Experience in grocery or large‑scale retail operations strongly preferred.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on, collaborative approach to execution.

Why This Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high‑impact corporate technology initiatives for a rapidly growing grocery retailer. As the Product Owner, Corporate Solutions, you’ll directly influence how promotions are planned, deals are executed, and customer loyalty is driven — powering smarter business decisions and a better customer experience.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, and Wholesale Food and Beverage