Product Manager, Supply Planning

Avathon

Pleasanton, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
APICS Certification, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Administration, Business Growth, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Science, Data Structures, Demand Forecasting/Planning, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM), Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Leadership, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM), Manufacturing Operations, Market Entry Strategy, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Master Data Management (MDM), Oracle, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Pricing, Product Strategy, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Planning, Requirements Management, SAP, Sales, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Startup, Strategic Planning, Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management Software, Supply Chain Optimization, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management
LOCATION
Pleasanton, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our team as we develop cutting-edge AI-based Supply Chain planning, optimization, and forecasting software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end product development process for our Supply Planning product suite. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define product requirements and ensure successful implementation.

As a Product Manager, you will drive product strategy and roadmap planning, considering market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback. You will collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize features, define user stories, and deliver roadmap items on time. Additionally, you will be responsible for defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and make data-driven decisions.

You Will:

  • Drive product strategy and roadmap planning for Supply Planning solutions, considering market trends and customer feedback
  • Define product requirements for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning capabilities
  • Lead the end-to-end product development process from ideation to launch
  • Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to prioritize features and define user stories for AI-driven planning automation
  • Work on master data management, BOM structures, and NPI (New Product Introduction) workflows
  • Define requirements for predictive intelligence features such as demand sensing and safety stock optimization
  • Gather customer feedback, contribute to proposals, provide input to product pricing, and help drive customer adoption
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success
  • Present product updates and roadmap plans to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies and support product launches

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably delivering solutions within the Supply Chain industry
  • Strong understanding and experience of Supply Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, S&OP, or MRP/MPS processes
  • Knowledge of multi-echelon inventory optimization and network planning concepts
  • Understanding of ERP data structures and integration patterns (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Experience with supply chain planning software (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, or similar)
  • Proven track record of delivering successful software products and driving business growth
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with AI/ML-driven planning and optimization solutions
  • Knowledge of digital twin concepts and closed-loop planning automation
  • Experience with agentic AI or autonomous planning systems
  • Familiarity with manufacturing operations, BOMs (EBOM/MBOM), and production planning
  • Understanding of supplier collaboration and supplier performance management
  • Knowledge of computational knowledge graphs or decision intelligence platforms
  • Startup experience preferred
  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)

Salary Range: $140k-$180/year

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