Product Manager, Store Systems

Product Manager, Store SystemsLocation: Irving, TX (Onsite) | ContractOverviewOur client is seeking a Product Manager, Store Systems to define and deliver software that helps stores, franchisees and field operations teams operate more effectively. You will own key capabilities in the store back-office system, with primary emphasis on product assortment, inventory management, ordering and related store workflows.ResponsibilitiesOwn product strategy, roadmap and prioritized backlog for store systems capabilities.Product assortment & merchandising: manage assortment, item eligibility, product status and category performance; improve visibility into items carried, out-of-stocks and performance; keep item, pricing and promotion information accurate and actionable.Inventory management: improve balance-on-hand visibility, receiving, transfers, cycle counts, write-offs, adjustments and returns; reduce waste, shrink and out-of-stock risk; improve inventory reporting and alerts.Ordering & replenishment: improve recommended ordering, order quantities, minimums, delivery visibility and exceptions; reduce rejected or modified orders.Drive integration across store and enterprise systems and optimize store, field and back-office user experience.Facilitate alignment across operations, merchandising, supply chain, product and technology.Write user stories, groom the backlog, and lead testing, pilots, rollout and adoption.Define and track KPIs for adoption, inventory accuracy, ordering effectiveness and product availability.Required Qualifications3-5 years of product management experience, preferably in enterprise tools, retail technology, operations platforms, inventory or ordering systems.Strong stakeholder management across business, technical, merchandising, supply chain and field teams.Excellent organization and communication.Agile backlog management and sprint execution.Data-driven prioritization.Preferred QualificationsRetail, field operations, franchise, merchandising, supply chain, inventory, ordering or store systems experience.Item master, assortment analytics, replenishment or order-management exposure.Reporting tools and store performance metrics.Bachelor's degree in a technical, business or supply chain field (MBA a plus).Pay rate: $50/hr. This is a 6 months contract position, onsite in Irving, TX. Candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.