VP, ERP & Fuel Supply Chain

PDI Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in convenience retail and wholesale petroleum is seeking a Vice President of Planning to oversee ERP solutions. This role involves strategic planning, market expansion, and managing product P&L. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in product management within the energy supply chain and a strong track record in customer engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market-competitive benefits

Quarterly perks program

Continuous learning opportunities

Professional certifications

Leadership development opportunities

Good work-life balance

Ample time off

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years experience in product/solutions management within the energy supply chain.
• Experience in leading, growing, and managing a portfolio of products.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full product P&L ownership and market share expansion of the ERP Solutions business.
• Drives product integration and product rationalization strategies for acquired companies/products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

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At PDI Technologies, we empower some of the world's leading convenience retail and wholesale petroleum operators with cutting-edge Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make more informed decisions, and engage faster with customers through ERP solutions. We’re a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values diversity, integrity, and growth.

Role Overview:

This position owns the ERP solutions, one of PDI’s primary lines of business of over 40 years. Within the ERP suite of solutions includes retail chain convenience store back office/home office ERP products and wholesale ERP products Key areas of focus include full ownership and success of the global product P&L for the ERP solution category, global market share expansion in existing markets and market penetration into new areas, competitive assessments and strategies, , solution concept development and innovation, product lifecycle management (PLM) execution, global solution deployment and customer success. This position is responsible for long term strategic planning for market development and solution development of the solution category. This Vice President is also responsible for working closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Corporate Marketing, Sales, Sales Enablement, Operations, Development, Support, Services, Finance, and Customer Success.

At PDI Technologies, we empower some of the world's leading convenience retail and wholesale petroleum operators with cutting-edge Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make more informed decisions, and engage faster with customers through ERP solutions. We’re a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values diversity, integrity, and growth.

Role Overview:

This position owns the ERP solutions, one of PDI’s primary lines of business of over 40 years. Within the ERP suite of solutions includes retail chain convenience store back office/home office ERP products and wholesale ERP products Key areas of focus include full ownership and success of the global product P&L for the ERP solution category, global market share expansion in existing markets and market penetration into new areas, competitive assessments and strategies, , solution concept development and innovation, product lifecycle management (PLM) execution, global solution deployment and customer success. This position is responsible for long term strategic planning for market development and solution development of the solution category. This Vice President is also responsible for working closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, Corporate Marketing, Sales, Sales Enablement, Operations, Development, Support, Services, Finance, and Customer Success.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for full product P&L ownership and market share expansion of the ERP Solutions business.
• Establishes and maintains the vision for solutions commensurate with corporate growth/profit goals and market trends/demands.
• Lead product strategy and roadmaps for the portfolio of ERP products and the future state of the business line.
• Drive product integration and product rationalization strategies for acquired companies/products.
• Routinely engages with customers to understand their businesses and provides solutions to address their current and anticipated future needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer success.
• Manages cross-functionally in a highly matrixed organizational environment.
• Has responsibility for product and service strategy, benchmarking, partnerships, proposals, M&A activity, and R&D investments.
• Works collaboratively with product management, sales, professional services, support, operations, engineering,
• marketing and finance to drive solution strategy.
• Alignment with Marketing on lead generation and pipeline building activities
• Leads speaking engagements with media and industry related events
• Customer engagement, escalations and disputes resolution
• Manages the life cycle of key products or product sets.
• Drives sales enablement.
• Provides strategic direction and support to key partners.
• Provides strategic direction on merger and acquisition activity to ensure a complement to existing products.
• Adeptly manages through conflict situations within the business; maintaining key relationships while doing so.
• Segments and sizes the market for various products across the industry category. Identifies key growth opportunities and deployment segments. Focuses on global deployment and market penetration.
• Leads and delivers on market, wallet and mind share increases in line with targets.
• Understands the key attributes of competitors in the retail convenience and wholesale energy supply chain vertical, i.e. understands their profit pools and approach to the market; identifies necessary improvements to be more competitive; provides our sales people the tools to beat the competition.
• Leads the strategic long-range planning for the solution category.
• Drives quantitative results (revenue, margin) and shared success for Logistics solutions globally.
• Operates at a strategic level and manages at a detailed level.
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required
• 10-12+ years hands-on experience in product/solutions management within the energy supply chain.
• Strong track record of growing businesses by bringing new products to market and increasing market share.
• Significant industry experience in convenience retail or fuel wholesale– Secondary Fuel Distribution experience preferred.
• Experience in leading, growing, and managing a portfolio of products.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and growing directs as well as cross functional teams. Proven leadership experience.
• Experience in people management commensurate with the role.
• Product P&L experience.
• Significant experience and desire to remain in a customer/market-facing role; experience building strong customer relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate to all roles ranging from senior level executives to individual contributors, both internally and externally.
• Ability to establish relationships with key customers and partners in the industry.
• Solid marketing skills, including messaging, writing, and public speaking.
• Ability to be creative, as well as analytical, organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and handle high pressure situations.
• Ability to assert position and influence decision makers to execute solution strategy.
• Adept at networking externally and internally to build relationships and influence actions.
• Demonstrates break-through thinking.
• Willingness to travel, significantly at times to customers, prospects, industry events, and internal meetings as required

PDI is committed to offering a well-rounded benefits program, designed to support and care for you, and your family throughout your life and career. This includes a competitive salary, market-competitive benefits, and a quarterly perks program. We encourage a good work-life balance with ample time off [time away] and, where appropriate, hybrid working arrangements. Employees have access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development opportunities. Our global culture fosters diversity, inclusion, and values authenticity, trust, curiosity, and diversity of thought, ensuring a supportive environment for all.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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