Product Owner - Material Planning
Swiss AviationSoftware is a 100% subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, and along with our partners in the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, leads the digital transformation of the aviation industry in technical asset operation. As the developer of the world's leading software AMOS, Swiss-AS manages successfully maintenance, engineering and logistics requirements of modern airlines. To strengthen our position at the forefront of this global market, we are looking for dedicated employees who would like to work in a fascinating international environment with more than 200 customers worldwide.
About the role
We are looking for a Product Owner to drive the evolution of our material planning and inventory optimization capabilities within our MRO software platform. As a key member of our Product Management team, the Product Owner operates in a matrix organization, partnering closely with a software development team and its Development Team Lead. In this role, the Product Owner shapes product direction and is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and maintaining the product backlog to support our business objectives.
Our top 3 selection criteria:
Product Backlog Ownership experience
Strong Communication & Collaboration experience
Material Planning & Inventory Expertise
Tasks
Define the product vision and roadmap for our material planning and inventory optimization modules
Own and prioritize the product backlog, translating business processes into clear user stories and requirements.
Work closely with engineering, UX, and business experts to deliver high-quality features.
Validate delivered features and drive continuous improvement through user feedback and product metrics.
Collaborate with airlines, MROs, and CAMO organizations to understand operational needs.
Skills
Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory, and material optimization processes
Solid mathematical foundation with a practical understanding of optimization and forecasting models and algorithms
Ability to translate complex technical and operational processes into clear product requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Supply Chain Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
Familiarity with forecasting techniques and machine learning concepts.
Familiarity with aviation regulatory frameworks (EASA / FAA).
Experience with complex ERP or MRO platforms such as SAP, IFS, or AMOS.
Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in enterprise software, ideally in the supply chain field.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments and collaborating within Scrum teams.
Why Join Us
Build the next generation of aviation MRO software.
Work with aviation experts and modern engineering teams.
Collaborative, agile environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Hybrid work setup with 40% working from home.
Flexible working hours (flex time model)
Flight and travel discount
Excellent working conditions in pleasant surroundings
Highly appealing pension fund scheme/retirement savings plan
An international work environment with people from around the globe
Workplace & Culture
This is the environment where your meaningful work impacts our customers, our communities and everyone who experiences AMOS. You develop technical skills, increase your knowledge about aviation and new technologies, meet different cultures, and always be yourself. Your work significantly impacts people's lives, technically and as human beings, and contributes to the formation of our future. In addition, you can be part of a fantastic multicultural and international team with a family spirit. We love to travel, laugh, work, be creative, play sports, and, last but not least, do our best work together.
- Department
- Product Management
- Locations
- Basel
Basel
What makes us different?
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Working in an open and cooperative environment with a motivated and friendly team
An international work environment with people from around the globe and active participation in the continuous improvement of processes.
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Excellent working conditions in pleasant surroundings: brand new office spaces with ergonomic furniture, lounge zones, terraces, coffee & break rooms, gym
Good professional & personal development opportunities, free access to high-quality coffee, In-house or nearby parking possibilities inclusive of attractive discount, public swimming pool and shopping possibility nearby
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Ideal work-life balance and different sport possibilities (e.g. squash, soccer, ice skating – partially supported by the company)
Flexible working hours with the flex time model & the possibility to do Home office, up to 18 weeks of maternity leave with 100% payment, 20 days paternity leave with 100% payment
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Fringe benefits: flight and travel discount, annual TNW abo, discount offers for hotels and hire cars, advantageous credit card conditions and more
Mobility: annual TNW U-Abo (job ticket for public transportation), fleet car discounts, SWISS Benefits: Family and Friends flights tickets, Staff Travel, hotels and car hiring special conditions, Insurances & banking: advantageous supplemental Swiss health insurance, advantageous credit card conditions and banking solutions
Get connected: advantageous conditions at mobile and connectivity resellers.
Workplace & Culture
This is the environment where your meaningful work impacts our customers, our communities and everyone who experiences AMOS. You develop technical skills, increase your knowledge about aviation and new technologies, meet different cultures, and always be yourself. Your work significantly impacts people's lives, technically and as human beings, and contributes to the formation of our future.
In addition, you can be part of a fantastic multicultural and international team with a family spirit.
We love to travel, laugh, work, be creative, play sports, and, last but not least, do our best work together.
“The family spirit is evident here, and I enjoy the multicultural atmosphere in the company. But much more than that, I like the challenging daily business at Swiss-AS due to the combination of aviation and IT!” says Jeanne, working with us since 2016.
About Swiss AviationSoftware
Over three decades, Swiss AviationSoftware has been successfully developing, marketing and selling the MRO software solution AMOS. Our long experience, uncompromising pursuit of quality and safety and commitment to equipping Swiss-AS customers with a state-of-the-art solution are the pillars that steer the system's development and service delivery.