Supply Chain Product Owner

Safelite; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safelite in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a Supply Chain Product Owner to enhance supply chain management solutions. This role involves defining product vision, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing system implementations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4-6 years of supply chain experience, particularly with systems like SAP IBP or Oracle. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Planning systems is essential.
• Previous experience with GAINS or RELEX is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for supply chain management.
• Collaborate with development teams during the product development lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Knowledge of supply chain processes

Agile development methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, information technology

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP IBP

Oracle

GAINS

Relex

Excel

SQL

Job description

A Brief Overview

As a Supply Chain Product Owner, you will play a crucial role in driving the development and enhancement of supply chain management solutions within our organization. You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that the product aligns with the overall business strategy and meets the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and drive initiatives that add value to the organization’s supply chain operations.

What You Will Do

Product Vision and Strategy

• 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.

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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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 (Required).

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.

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

Diversity Statement

Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will make reasonable accommodations for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements.