Product Owner – Transportation Management System

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Product Owner – Transportation Management System

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Product Owner – Transportation Management SystemYour Manager: Product ManagerTeam: TechLocation: Chiswick, London. We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.Be part of something bigWe are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.Your new teamEmbark on an exciting journey with our global Tech team, operating in agile mode within a dynamic product organisation. Join a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will directly shape the trajectory of our cutting-edge products. As a key player in our agile setup, you’ll have the opportunity to drive efficiency, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in our product development process. Be part of a team that embraces adaptability and values continuous improvement, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technology advancements on a global scale.We are seeking a dynamic Product Owner to lead the development and implementation of our solutions under Transportation, covering areas such as Outbound and Inbound Transport processes, global network, intermodal and inter company transportation, cost /carrier performance and relevant technology (SAP ERP, Advanced TMS, Modern Integration principles). The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams (portfolio management, finance, manufacturing and supply chain) and ensure alignment with business goals. A relevant experience in a global CPG company is an advantage, preferably having a track record of implementing global TMS solutions.Your unique contributionThe responsibilities involve leading and managing an Agile Squad, overseeing the development of the product roadmap, and managing backlog prioritisation to ensure the delivery of Business Value.Your responsibilities will include:

• Demand Management : Gather new demands to be integrated into the backlog and translate them into Features.
• Backlog Management : Prioritise Product backlog and manage risks and interdependencies with other squads. Steer and drive squad delivery, facilitate day-to-day interactions within the squad.
• Product Lifecycle management : Contribute to product vision definition. Lead the Product Build by defining and analysing the Features/user stories and managing the agile squad delivery. Collect and consolidate Product value based on Proximity Team and GBPO’s inputs.
• Product Catalog Management : Ensure latest version and consistency between the product & service catalog and the overall product portfolio and communicate on changes & updates
• Incident Management : Lead L2/L3 incidents investigation, diagnosis and resolution
• Resource Management : Estimate Resource forecasts, adjust roadmap and prioritisation based on resource availability and report on actual resource utilisation
• Finance: Provide Product roadmap and backlog, squad’s resource needs forecast. Oversee overall funding of my scope, perform variance analysis and provide justification. Track Product’s ROI and costs

Who you’ll be working withInternally, you’ll work with Product Manager, Domain Proximity Lead, Service Management, Key Users, Resources Lead, Product Teams, Squad Members and Business Process Owners to be involved in monthly Sprint plannings and quarterly product roadmap reviews. Daily stand ups with the squad. Agility is expected to adapt the ceremonies frequency to the pace of the business velocity.Externally, regular business review meetings to be conducted with our partners (editors, integrators, etc.). Involvement is expected in all aspects of the vendor relationship – selection, contract negotiation, budget and deliverables monitoring, resource management, etc.Your blend of talentThis position could be right for you if you:

• Have strong experience in a similar role, preferably at global scale and in the CPG/FMCG industry
• Have strong experience in Product Management in the area of transport, logistics and supply chain, ideally with a Product Owner certification
• Are able to manage in complex and VUCA environments.
• Have strong understanding of agile mindset & practices
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation/mediation skills.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to talk with both business & technical stakeholders.

Our mix of benefitsFor your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard WayWe have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.We’re committed to diversity and inclusionPeople are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.Responsible drinkingAs ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.Job Posting End Date: 2024-07-14Target Hire Date: 2024-12-01Target End Date:

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Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:23:47 GMT

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