Product Owner - Supply Chain

You are seeking a highly skilled Product Owner/Functional Consultant specializing in Supply Chain to spearhead the development and execution of AI-driven solutions aimed at optimizing supply chain operations. Your expertise in supply chain management, particularly in areas such as Discrete Event Simulation, Truck Loading Optimization, Yard or Door Planning, Warehouse Management, Route Optimization, and Order Aggregation/Disaggregation, will be crucial in defining, creating, and delivering AI products that boost supply chain efficiency. Your role will involve collaborating closely with diverse teams, including data scientists, software developers, and supply chain operations, to ensure the successful implementation of innovative solutions. As the Product Owner/Functional Consultant, your primary responsibilities will include defining and prioritizing the product backlog for AI applications in supply chain management, aligning them with business objectives and user needs. You will be tasked with developing and managing product roadmaps and timelines that focus on AI-driven solutions. Your in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, coupled with specialized expertise in areas like Discrete Event Simulation, Truck Loading Optimization, Yard or Door Planning, Warehouse Management, Route Optimization, and Order Aggregation/Disaggregation, will play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing efficiency. Furthermore, you will be expected to identify opportunities for applying AI technologies, such as machine learning and predictive analytics, to improve supply chain processes and decision-making. Effective stakeholder collaboration will be essential, as you work alongside cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications for AI solutions. You will also be responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements, monitoring performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), and staying informed about emerging AI technologies and trends in supply chain management to foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field, with a preference for a Master's degree. You should have at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, with a proven track record in the specified areas of expertise. Additionally, you should have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Product Owner or Functional Consultant, preferably in AI or technology-driven solutions. Strong technical skills in AI technologies, exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, agility in an Agile environment, and familiarity with Agile methodologies and supply chain software and systems are also required. Certification as a Product Owner, such as Certified Scrum Product Owner, or equivalent, would be advantageous.,