Product Manager - Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Product Manager is a strategic and results-driven individual who will own the end-to-end processes of the current and future state of the Supply Chain value stream, including the systems that support Sourcing, Planning, Allocation, Quality, Shipping, and Operations. They will work with stakeholders to maximize value with a cross-functional team of experts. They will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for supply chain capabilities, ensuring alignment with business goals. They are entrepreneurial, relentless in delivering value, and have earned a reputation of being a great team player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Product Management:

• Maximize product value through quality delivery, advocacy, training, and gap resolution.
• Own the product life cycle and its investment.
• Facilitate powerful conversations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Partner with cross-functional teams of experts to deliver solutions that drive revenue, lower costs, increase speed to market, and ability to innovate.
• Proactively evaluate how tools, technologies, and solutions meet needs by being immersed in user experiences.
• Actively manage the backlog by partnering with other product managers to limit dependencies.
• Create and execute a product roadmap strategy that is aligned across brands and functions (upgrades, customizations, feature rollouts)
• Use evidence-based management and change management metrics to continuously assess alignment and impact.
• Specialize in value stream expertise.

 Strategic Relationship Management:

• Develop relationships with the functional areas that foster partnership with the business functions and provides leadership in the effective application of technology
• Translate functional strategy into system, financial, and operational objectives
• Ensure ongoing alignment between strategic priorities

 Business Alignment, Analysis, and Support:

• Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and evaluate solutions to support business objectives
• Understand implications of system changes by understanding systems and modules utilized
• Resolve complex or unusual business problems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Lead a high-performing team of individuals

Technical Innovation:

• Keep up to date on the technology roadmap, implications, and applicability to organization
• Utilize cross functional development team (internal and external) when needed

Change Management:

• Provide technical and functional leadership in issue resolution
• Ensure integrity of system changes by enforcing appropriate test procedures
• Participate in Change Management Board coordinating and communicating all changes

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing or leading product development preferred
• 5+ years of experience product management and/or product leadership
• 5+ years implementing and supporting product lifecycles and value streams
• Knowledge of Supply Chain systems and processes required, including planning and allocation processes
• Experience leading application development staff with Agile methods preferred
• Experienced in the creation of technology roadmap and strategy for a specific business function(s)
• Experience with application development technologies and methodologies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office analytical tools
• Proven Project Management skills
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong team player

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This role is eligible for a hybrid remote/onsite scenario and will have scenarios where onsite work is required for in-depth alignment and or problem solving
• Office environment.  Utilizing an office desk – sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

VRA offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits

Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection  

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid family medical leave

Retirement Plan

The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
• Strong line up of professionally managed funds
• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off  

Enjoy generous time off programs.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
• 9 paid holidays a year
• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities  

VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.

•        Voluntary Time Off

Holistic Wellness

• Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts

• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services 
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement 

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products 

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. 

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Right to Work Poster (English)

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to [email protected].  Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Base Pay Range:

$104,300.00 - $156,500.00

Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.