Product Owner Software Solutions

Who We Are: United States Cold Storage (USCS) is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details:

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Product Owner to join our team and drive the development and implementation of our SmartMove & SmartPricing applications. In addition, you will be helping to support additional areas of the logistics systems product stack as needed, including helping with testing of integrations for the PaSS project (new WMS implementation) as we are onboarding additional customers to Phenix. 

Responsibilities:

• Product Ownership: Lead the development and management of logistics optimization and pricing solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. 

• Business Systems Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of business systems to identify areas for improvement, gather and document requirements, and ensure that solutions align with business objectives and user needs. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, logistics services and marketing to ensure successful project execution and delivery. 

• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance system performance and user experience. 

• Solution Testing: Conduct thorough testing of logistics optimization and pricing solutions to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability. Identify and resolve any issues to guarantee seamless integration and implementation. 

• Automation of Business Processes: Assist in automating business processes related to pricing in logistics to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Implement and maintain automated solutions to streamline pricing workflows and enhance overall system performance. 

• Integration Testing: Assist with testing of integrations between Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to support the implementation of Phenix as needed. (10%) 

The Job Specifics:

• Location, Department and Work Hours: Camden, Logistics, Standard Business Hours
• Reports To: Senior Manager, Logistics Systems
• Travel Amount: 10%
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt
• Salaried, Biweekly Paid
• Salary Range: $110,000.00 – $120,000.00/yr.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, MIS, or other relevant degree. 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in product ownership with developing roadmaps and refining and prioritizing backlogs to ensure maximum value.  
• Strong understanding of WMS and TMS systems and their integrations. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Ability to work independently. 

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to see, speak and hear.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others.
• Always follow safety procedures.
• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems. 
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Always follow posted security procedures while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

Things We Need to Mention:

• The above job description may not include all the tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. The job description is a list of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Other Benefits Include:

If annual hours are attained, these benefits may apply. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY).