Job Description

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, and Di Bruno Bros.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

Summary

As Product Owner for our DC Replenishment Systems, you’ll lead the translation of business needs into integration-ready solutions that enhance operational efficiency and system interoperability. You’ll partner closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to guide cross-functional integration efforts across Distribution Center systems and shape a resilient, scalable replenishment ecosystem.

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to lead technical product initiatives, balancing internal system architecture with external stakeholder needs
• Skilled in client-facing collaboration, able to translate complex integration requirements into clear, actionable product features
• Experience working closely with data engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts to refine and implement integration strategies
• Strong background in data transformation and pipeline design, with hands-on familiarity across tools and platforms:
• SQL for querying and transforming structured data
• Demonstrated experience designing, consuming, and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs to enable scalable data exchange
• Familiarity with API management tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger, Apigee) and best practices for secure, maintainable API ecosystems
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical details across diverse teams and leadership levels
• Proficiency in Excel and dashboarding tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms for reporting and stakeholder visibility
• Self-directed and adaptable, with a strong bias toward continuous learning, independent decision-making, and proactive project ownership
• Dedication to quality, testing, design processes, automation, and operational excellence
• Strong ability to create clear action plans for cross-functional technical team.

Nice to have:

• Ideally, candidates would have an understanding of AI/ML systems and experience with identifying issues with data inputs used in predictive analysis

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

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

• Associate will be required to work on-site during Company’s regular business hours for a minimum of four (4) days per week and must adhere to Company’s Hybrid Work Policy.
• Associate will be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Company locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, Associate will be frequently required to sit, walk and talk and hear.

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
• Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
• Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
• Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

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