Product Owner – Retail ERP (Sourcing & Demand) | Product Owner – ERP de détail (Approvisionnement et demande)

Company Overview
Jesta I.S. is a leading provider of ERP solutions for the apparel, footwear, and soft-goods industries. Our Vision Suite and FarsightIQ platforms power global retailers and wholesalers, enabling end-to-end operations across merchandising, planning, supply chain, and omni-channel commerce.
We are evolving toward a composable, AI-driven ERP platform, and we are looking for a Product Owner – Sourcing & Demand (S&D) to play a key role in this transformation.
Position Summary
As a Product Owner, you will own and drive the evolution of our Wholesale Sourcing & Demand system, covering forecasting, demand planning, order lifecycle, and supply chain alignment.
You will act as the bridge between business and technology, ensuring delivery of scalable, data-driven, and high-impact product capabilities. This role requires a strong balance of business understanding (retail/wholesale) and technical fluency (data, APIs, integrations, AI-enabled workflows).
Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Delivery
Own and manage the product backlog for Sourcing & Demand, ensuring alignment with product strategy and business priorities
Define, refine, and prioritize epics, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria
Lead Agile delivery through backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Ensure backlog readiness and predictable sprint execution
Business & Stakeholder Alignment
Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to understand business needs and translate them into scalable product solutions
Drive cross-functional alignment and manage dependencies across multiple systems and teams
Functional & Technical Specification
Produce high-quality functional and technical specifications aligned with business objectives and system architecture
Ensure requirements address data integrity, system scalability, performance, and security
Support integrations with ERP, WMS, OMS, Finance, and external partner systems
AI & Data-Driven Product Development
Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance backlog quality, analysis, and documentation
Contribute to AI-driven capabilities such as demand forecasting insights, recommendation engines, and workflow automation
Collaborate with data and analytics teams to enable data-driven decision-making and personalization
Integration & Platform Thinking
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and composable ERP strategy
Work with APIs, microservices, and data flows to enable seamless cross-product integration
Collaborate with architects and engineering teams on system design and scalability
Quality, Testing & Continuous Improvement
Partner with QA teams to define test scenarios and support UAT cycles
Monitor product performance through metrics, user feedback, and operational data
Continuously improve product quality, usability, and performance
User Experience & Workflow Optimization
Contribute to improving user experience and operational workflows
Ensure solutions are efficient, intuitive, and role-based for wholesale users
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification is an asset
Knowledge & Experience
5+ years as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in enterprise software
Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management
Hands‑on experience in wholesale systems, sales forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain
Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred)
Familiarity with ERP, EDI, and OMS integration workflows
Prior experience writing clear business and technical requirements
Exposure to retail/wholesale software modules (Merchandising, Forecasting, Order Management)
Experience collaborating with remote or cross‑regional teams
Technical Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication for both technical and non‑technical audiences
Demonstrated leadership and initiative in cross‑functional settings
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Comfortable with APIs, XML, data mapping, and enterprise integration
Resilient under pressure and committed to delivering high‑impact results
Benefits
Health coverage (medical, dental, disability, and life insurance)
Wellness program (gym membership reimbursement)
Professional growth (training platforms, career development fee subsidy, etc.)
Company events
Referral program
Flexible schedule
Additional Information
Hybrid work model: minimum 2 days per week in the Montreal office
Occasional travel to client sites
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Présentation de l’entreprise
Jesta I.S. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions ERP destinées aux industries du vêtement, de la chaussure et des biens souples. Nos plateformes Vision Suite et FarsightIQ soutiennent des détaillant·e·s et des grossistes à l’échelle mondiale, en leur permettant de gérer des opérations de bout en bout couvrant le marchandisage, la planification, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et le commerce omnicanal. Nous évoluons vers une plateforme ERP composable et propulsée par l’intelligence artificielle, et nous sommes à la recherche d’une personne occupant le rôle de Product Owner – Sourcing & Demand (S&D) pour jouer un rôle clé dans cette transformation.
Résumé du poste
À titre de Product Owner, vous serez responsable de l’évolution et de la vision de notre système de Sourcing & Demand pour le secteur du commerce de gros, incluant la prévision, la planification de la demande, le cycle de vie des commandes et l’alignement avec la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Vous agirez comme lien stratégique entre les équipes d’affaires et les équipes technologiques, en assurant la livraison de fonctionnalités produit évolutives, axées sur les données et à fort impact. Ce rôle requiert un solide équilibre entre la compréhension des enjeux d’affaires (détail/gros) et une aisance technique (données, API, intégrations, flux de travail soutenus par l’IA).
Responsabilités
Gestion du produit et livraison
Être responsable du backlog produit pour le domaine Sourcing & Demand, en assurant l’alignement avec la stratégie produit et les priorités d’affaires
Définir, raffiner et prioriser les épopées, fonctionnalités et récits utilisateurs avec des critères d’acceptati

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No