Job DescriptionSome of what you will do:
The Supply Chain Systems Technical Product Owner will be responsible for evaluating and implementing new solutions and delivering new proof-of-concept projects at Staples under Supply Chain Systems area. This role is the conduit between the Technology team and the lines of business. They translate the requirements from the business teams and understand their execution from a technological perspective. This role builds relationships and liaises with various stakeholders, internal and external, to understand the impact of any changes to products or services on our employee processes and customer engagement.
Specifically, You Will: - Work with business stakeholders to identify requirements which enable their line of business.
- Research and assess new technologies and provide recommendations to leadership team.
- Partner with development managers and project managers to deliver projects as assigned.
- Champion the needs of the business throughout the product lifecycle and ensuring what is delivered meets the original objectives.
- Ensure successful product delivery by proactively identifying risk and implementations migrations.
- Create and maintain product roadmaps for the applications within your portfolio.
- Provide updates to senior leadership on health and progress of product roadmaps.
- Always be on the lookout for ways to improve process and implement new technologies.
- Work within a team of product owners, developers and quality assurance analyst.
- Partners with vendors on current and future product needs. Supports the requests for quotes. (RFQ) process with vendors, including analysis of vendor options when exploring new vendor relationships.
- Identify, communicate and/or escalate issues, risks/dependencies, change requests and status to manage stakeholders' expectations.
Some of what you need: - Post-Secondary Degree in business, IT or engineering with relevant work experience.
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of various Retail and B2B Supply Chain Systems and ERP.
- You are always up to date on new technologies and how the industry is changing.
- A strong understanding of supply chain applications and operation models, especially at B2B area.
- Strong knowledge of emerging or available retail products and solutions.
- Can distill complex details into a concise and clean manner for decision making purposes.
- 6-8 years working as a business analyst or technical role within the retail or B2B industry.
- 5+ years in large scale technology implementations across an organization.
Some of what you will get: - Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more...
#LI-HybridAbout UsStaples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.
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