What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager – Retail Data Integration position at IFCO SYSTEMS?
We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.
We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.
"The future is circular“
This role is responsible for owning the management and commercial success of Retail Data Integration working closely with the IT / Digital team, Data & Analytics team, Operational team, Sales team and Finance team to identify interdependencies and required data exchange / collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Assessing current customer data (e.g., type of data, data format/structure, etc.).
- Building on the existing business process to enhance and deliver value at rapid pace.
- Collecting / aligning technical and business requirements.
- Identifying local characteristics for customer data (e.g., data from region Y vs. region Z).
- Ensuring accurate and timely data transfer.
- Launching uniform model across regions (e.g., in Europe, North America, Latin America).
- Ensuring operationalization and continued improvement of the product through close collaboration with Digital, IT, Operations, Commercial, and Finance departments.
- Define product vision as well as create and maintain a roadmap and milestones.
- Guide and influence the direction and priorities of the technical team.
- Review completed work to ensure it meets acceptance criteria and quality and provide feedback to the development team.
- Ensure short-cycle changes (sprints) to continuously provide benefits from the development process.
- Make informed decisions regarding product features, design, functionality, and improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
- Stay abreast of the industry and digital advances by research, attending conferences, workshops and developing a professional network.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience working as product manager or pricing manager ideally within a retail/supply chain focused organization AND digital environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and ambiguous environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effective build business acumen and apply it to their work.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking skills, as well as strategic and process-oriented thinking and acting.
- Has been in a product manager role before and built digital solutions.
- Familiar with strategic pricing models and has commercial experience in the field (e.g., sales).
- Able to set own agenda and flexible to meet needs of the team to support with wider tasks.
IDEAL LOCATIONS -
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- Tampa
At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
