MMSC Technology Product Owner

Gordon Food Service

$80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years in food service distribution or marketing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Information Sciences, or related.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in a hybrid agile design/development environment.
  • Familiarity with user-centered design principles is a plus.
  • Proficient in creating charts/graphs in Excel and Google Sheets.
  • Self-directed with effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive vision, technical development, testing, and maintenance of core technologies.
  • Document user stories and use cases for new features.
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements for IT development.
  • Evaluate opportunities for enhancement via AI or Machine Learning.
  • Develop and implement solutions in coordination with developers.
  • Modify technologies to reduce risk and improve systems.
  • Create metrics to track progress and report findings to management.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The MMSC Technology Product Owner leads the development and execution of MMSC Technology needs that will support an improved experience for end users in their day-to-day execution.  Utilizing a problem-solving approach, creates and maintains tools and solutions to support and advance organizational goals to drive efficiency in our supplier & customer relationships.  Leads and drives ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of tools and processes, ensuring appropriate configuration with other business technology platforms. Works closely with adjacent technologies and teams to find more efficient ways to drive results


What you will do:

  • Responsible for driving vision, technical development, testing, and maintenance of core technologies for MMSC.

  • Identifies and documents user stories and use cases for new features and functionality for assigned tools

  • Translates business needs into technical requirements for efficient IT development

  • Continually evaluates opportunities that can be enhanced by Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning

  • Leverages both strong business knowledge and technical background to develop and implement solutions coordinating with internal and external developers as appropriate

  • Responsible for modifying technology to reduce risk and enhance current systems

  • Creates metrics to track progress and presents findings to the appropriate level of management

  • Works closely with internal teams and external partners to develop efficient processes and educational content such as videos, images and other forms of value-added marketing information.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

When you will work: 

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

  • Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

What you bring to the table:

  • At least 3 years related experience in food service distribution or marketing.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Information Sciences or a related field.

  • Excellent listening and communication skills both written and verbal.

  • Experience working in a hybrid agile design, development and or product management environment.

  • Understanding of user-centered design principles a plus.

  • Experience with creating charts and graphs in Excel and Google Sheets for trending and demonstrating performance.

  • Self-directed and takes initiative to problem-solve in a collaborative and time-effective manner.

  • A sharp eye for detail and excellent organization skills.

  • Ability to adapt deliverables and plans as priorities shift.

  • Ability to juggle multiple projects in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment.

  • Proven problem solver willing to take on a challenge and complete the effort.

  • Familiar with differences in interactions on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

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