Director of Product Management leading demand planning and inventory optimization solutions at Kinaxis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact supply chain solutions in a global SaaS environment.
Responsibilities
Own the product vision and roadmap for demand planning and inventory optimization capabilities, including forecasting, inventory positioning, and replenishment strategies
Ensure strategic alignment across product teams, partnering with executive leadership to deliver solutions that meet evolving market and customer needs
Lead product direction for demand and inventory offerings, including statistical forecasting, scenario planning, and optimization models that balance service levels, working capital, and supply constraints
Define how customers plan, simulate, and respond to demand variability and inventory trade-offs across the end-to-end supply chain
Develop deep relationships with customers and partners to understand real-world planning challenges, including forecast accuracy, excess and obsolete inventory, and service-level performance
Engage with senior leaders and customers to shape product direction, prioritize high-impact capabilities, and ensure alignment with market trends (e.g., IBP, S&OP, demand sensing)
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and design teams to deliver scalable, high-performance planning capabilities and ensure successful product launch and adoption
Define and track KPIs, including forecast accuracy, service level attainment, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency; use insights to guide prioritization and continuous improvement
Communicate product strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to executive and cross-functional audiences
Address and resolve complex challenges across the product lifecycle, enabling teams to deliver high-impact solutions at scale
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Research, or related field; advanced degree is an asset
10+ years of experience in Product Management within a global SaaS or technology organization, preferably in supply chain or planning domains
5+ years of experience leading and developing teams of Product Managers responsible for complex product portfolios
Deep domain expertise in demand planning, inventory optimization, or supply chain planning
Strong understanding of planning methodologies such as statistical forecasting, segmentation, safety stock optimization, and multi-echelon inventory planning
Proven ability to define and execute product strategy from discovery through commercialization and scale
Strong financial and business acumen, with experience balancing cost, service, and risk trade-offs in product decisions
Exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging executive audiences
Benefits
Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs, training, and career development
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