Product Owner : Demand Planning - Supply Chain

ROLE OVERVIEW : As a Demand Planning Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Demand and Forecasting product engine. You will collaborate with a talented team to define the product roadmap, manage the product lifecycle, and represent our forecasting capabilities both internally and externally.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Product Strategy : Drive the strategic direction of our forecasting capabilities, working closely with product leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Product Lifecycle & Roadmap Management : Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing maintenance, aligning it with business objectives and customer needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work effectively with development, implementation, training, sales, and support teams to ensure product success.
• Market Analysis : Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and customer requirements.
• Product Positioning : Develop and communicate compelling product positioning and messaging.
• Agile Methodology : Work in an agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.EXPERIENCE :
• Mandatory to have- Experience building or leveraging forecasting models and / or utilization of data platforms for forecasting applications.
• Experience in understanding the science behind Demand Forecasting
• Interest in learning and developing new functional and technical skills
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
• Working knowledge of product development architecture
• Working knowledge of data model and using SQL
• Excellent knowledge of user-centered design principles
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Project planning and management
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers
• Experience with Atlassian suite of products a plus
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning or Inventory Management for Distributors, Retailers and / or Manufacturers – past management of Demand Planning, Replenishment, S&OP and / or Supply Planning a plusDESIRED BEHAVIORS :
• Analytical – ability to make data-driven recommendations, and understand analysis to answer business questions and challenges. Understand QA process and effective testing of enterprise software.
• Is flexible and receptive to change – seeks and adopts improved approaches and processes.
• Initiates action – is results-oriented, and takes responsibility for actions and outcomes. Meets commitments and strives for high performance.
• Manages the workload - makes timely decisions, prioritizes effectively, solves problems, monitors results and takes remedial action where necessary.
• Technically proficient – knows role and has a solid familiarity with tasks and responsibilities. Understands UI / UX design and database structures, can run SQL queries. Have worked extensively with mockup tools such as Moqups, Figma, Balsamiq etc.
• Takes responsibility for own learning - knows personal strengths and recognizes development needs. Is open to feedback and always seeks to learn.
• Communicates ideas – strong facilitation and written communication, proposes a way forward. Listens to the views of colleagues and takes in diverse perspectives. Able to present at industry conferences and communicate product value to analysts.
• Works collaboratively – shares information, fosters teamwork and contributes to a positive work environment where people want to come to work.
• Displays ethical character and competence - acts with integrity and intent, is accountable for own actions, and behaves according to Blue Ridge core values. Act as a good citizen of Blue RidgeSOFT SKILLSExcellent communication, Flexible attitude and should be able to technically lead the product team which being fully hands-on.EXPERIENCEMinimum 5+ yrs of experience and 3+yrs of Product Management and / or Supply Chain Software Implementation experience.EDUCATION : Preferable having Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, industrial engineering, computer science, or similar (Masters a plus)EMPLOYMENT TYPEFull-time, Hybrid Work Mode - 3 days work from officeLOCATIONICC Trade Tower, Shivaji Nagar, Pune.