Product Owner, Business Solutions and Algorithms

As a Product Owner for Business Solutions and Algorithms at Kinaxis, you will play a crucial role in driving the product strategy and roadmap to help customers make fast and confident planning decisions. Your expertise in supply planning algorithms, operations research, optimization, and ML/AI will be utilized to solve complex business problems and guide the implementation of innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity to influence the product algorithm, optimization, and AI/ML strategy, while also supporting the execution of product planning and development. This role requires a passion for technology, strong business acumen, and the desire to make an industry-wide impact.

Understand customer needs and targeted metric improvements

Work with R&D to determine the most appropriate technology and framework for a solution

Guide the data science, algorithms, and optimization teams during implementation

Influence product algorithm, optimization, and AI/ML strategy

Own and drive customer and partner interactions

Assess market feedback

Conduct competitive analysis

Create business metrics to inform direction

Support execution of Product Planning and Development

Translate customer requirements into product features

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Define and prioritize product backlog

Work closely with engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements

Contribute to the overall product strategy and roadmap

Communicate strategic objectives and their importance to Kinaxis and customers

Bring a passion for technology and strong business acumen

Define visionary, ground-breaking products

Desire to have an industry-wide impact

Background in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Operations Research or related field

2+ years experience building or deploying solutions to business planning problems

Prior experience with data-intensive products or services, exposure to heuristics, optimization, AI/ML an asset

Experience with supply chain domain is an asset

• Challenging Work - solving highly complex problems and continuous innovation
• Great People - celebrating, laughing, and having fun together
• Global Impact - making a positive impact on colleagues, customers, communities, and the world
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - building a culture that celebrates differences and strives for equality