THIS POSITION IS HYBRID TO PEACHTREE CITY, GA NOT REMOTE
The Cost Intelligence System is a cost accounting and modelling program that trucking companies use to analyze their business and respond to bids and to price new freight.
We are looking for a high performing, business solutions oriented professional to play a critical role in managing this product. The Product Owner will oversee system support and development work, demonstrate the system to potential customers, and will meet with clients to oversee cost model set up, installation, and user training. This role is also instrumental to scheduling, planning and coordinating CIS User Group meetings held three times a year that clients attend.
Essential Functions
Development
Gather product feedback and understand business needs of users for LTL and TL costs/pricing
Develop a short, mid, and long-term vision of the Cost Intelligence System such that it delivers added value to our current customers and penetrates new customer segments
Prioritize, coordinate and maintain user requests for cost model enhancements
Develop and drive vision of next generation of products
Prioritize backlog of work items for development team
Design and implement features to:
Improve cost recognition and applications
Special client applications
Process client data including:
Written instructions for programmers
Programming “the math”
Written explanations for clients
Changes and updates to manuals
Support
System failure analysis and investigation
Product demonstrations to potential customers
In support of new clients:
Oversee model setup
Recommend and implement needed customizations
Package, document and send installation
On-site training
Active support of User Groups
Develop a detailed agenda
Determine, develop and present sessions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related degree from an accredited university or college required
MBA preferred
2+ years of experience working in an agile environment a plus
7+ years in a management role with a transportation, third-party logistics or related industries preferred
Knowledge of operational networks and cost drivers for asset-based carriers a plus
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
Demonstration of successful leadership
Strategic minded and adept at keeping the organization focused on its longer-term strategic goals amidst a wide range of tactical activities
Excellent communication skills and adept at making the complex, easy to understand
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
