Junior Product Owner - ERP

Salary: £40,000-£50,000

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Company Overview

Our client is a growing, technology enabled organisation operating within the supply chain and electronic component distribution space. They provide manufacturers and OEMs with solutions for sourcing, shortage management, and component lifecycle challenges. Their operations rely on modern ERP and business systems that support complex global stock, order, and supplier processes. The company works across both onshore and offshore teams and is recognised for its collaborative and supportive culture. With significant ongoing investment into core ERP platforms, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their product career within a real-world supply chain environment.

Role Overview

The Junior Product Owner will contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of a core ERP product that supports key supply chain functions such as procurement, order management, logistics, and inventory. You'll collaborate closely with developers, testers, and a variety of business stakeholders to refine the backlog, support agile delivery processes, and ensure smooth releases of new features, integration, and improvements into the live environment.

This is a hands-on role that includes clarifying user stories, supporting ERP change requests, and assisting with the resolution of production issues that impact day-to-day supply chain operations. It offers strong foundational experience in product development with clear progression toward owning specific ERP modules.

Why Join

Contribute to the full lifecycle of a core ERP product central to business operations.
A genuine junior-level opportunity focused on potential, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Gain valuable experience with ERP systems and real supply chain scenarios involving stock, orders, and global supplier networks.
Work in a collaborative environment with access to experienced product, engineering, and ERP professionals willing to mentor.
Exposure to both onshore and offshore delivery teams and modern product development practices.

Required Experience

Experience with ERP or business systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) or a demonstrated interest in ERP and supply chain processes.
Experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or inventory processes.
Basic understanding of product development and agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Experience supporting UAT or testing activities (e.g., executing test cases, validating features, logging defects).
Exposure to working with developers, including offshore teams, and engaging with business stakeholders.
Strong communication skills and confidence asking questions and clarifying requirements.
Good time management and adaptability within fast-paced delivery environments.

Desirable Experience

Experience in a Junior Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar delivery-oriented role.
Familiarity with DevOps tools and software delivery practices (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, release processes).
Participation in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, refinements, reviews, retrospectives).

Education

Degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations, or relevant practical experience.

Key Responsibilities

Support management and refinement of the ERP product backlog.
Collaborate with development teams (including offshore resources) to clarify user stories, acceptance criteria, and scenarios for delivery.
Support UAT activities including planning, executing, capturing feedback, and prioritising defects.
Work with business stakeholders across supply chain functions to understand processes and translate them into actionable backlog items.
Actively contribute to agile ceremonies and maintain clear communication across teams.
Develop knowledge of ERP data flows and supply chain processes related to orders, inventory, and suppliers.

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Junior Product Owner