Manager, Product Management - Supply Chain

Vera Bradley • Roanoke, IN

3d • $104,300 - $143,450 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Product Management – Supply Chain is responsible for the strategy, delivery, support, and continuous improvement of Vera Bradley's Supply Chain technology ecosystem. This leader owns the technology capabilities supporting inventory management, demand forecasting, merchandise planning, allocation, replenishment, sourcing, logistics, warehouse operations, and distribution. Working closely with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Planning, Operations, and Technology teams, this role ensures technology investments enable business growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer experiences. This is a player-coach leadership role that combines people leadership, product management, project delivery, business partnership, and hands-on operational support. The successful candidate will lead a team while remaining actively engaged in solution design, issue resolution, process improvement, and value delivery across the Supply Chain value stream.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience supporting or leading Supply Chain technology solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Leadership, or Business Technology Leadership.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Experience developing technology strategies and multi-year roadmaps.
• Experience leading complex business transformation, system implementation, or modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with ERP, WMS, Planning, Allocation, Forecasting, or related Supply Chain platforms.
• Experience managing external implementation partners and software vendors.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Deep understanding of retail supply chain processes and inventory lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, planning, allocation, replenishment, and inventory optimization concepts.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to translate business challenges into technology solutions.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong project and program leadership capabilities.
• Experience leading organizational change and driving business adoption.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer-service mindset with a focus on business outcome

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting retail, omnichannel, consumer products, or distribution operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.
• APICS, CSCP, PMP, SAFe, Agile, or related professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Own the Supply Chain technology strategy, roadmap, and investment portfolio.
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver capabilities that improve inventory productivity, forecasting accuracy, allocation effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary technology partner for Supply Chain leadership.
• Own the end-to-end technology ecosystem supporting inventory management, forecasting, planning, allocation, replenishment, warehouse management, logistics, and distribution operations.
• Develop deep expertise in the flow of inventory across the enterprise and the systems that enable it.
• Translate complex business challenges into scalable technology solutions that drive measurable business value.
• Lead the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of Supply Chain applications and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical business and technology challenges in partnership with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure operational readiness, system stability, and business continuity during major deployments and peak business periods.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory accuracy, fulfillment performance, productivity, and visibility across the supply chain.
• Lead large-scale Supply Chain technology initiatives from concept through implementation and value realization.
• Establish project objectives, timelines, resource plans, risks, and success measures.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic projects, enhancements, and operational priorities.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and organizational impacts.
• Ensure successful adoption of new capabilities through effective planning, communication, training, and change management.
• Measure and communicate business outcomes and value realization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of product and technology professionals.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee growth through coaching, development planning, and performance management.
• Build organizational capability and succession readiness within the team.
• Develop strong partnerships with business leaders and key stakeholders.
• Manage strategic relationships with software vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
• Influence technology roadmaps and advocate for Vera Bradley business requirements.
• Ensure vendor performance and service levels meet business expectations.

Benefits

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Survivor Benefits
• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
• Strong line up of professionally managed funds
• Safe-harbor plan design
• 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
• Voluntary Time Off
• 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
• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager