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SymphonyAI · 2 months ago

Director, Product - Supply Chain & Demand Forecasting

Austin, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

SymphonyAI is a fast-growing SaaS company focused on innovation in demand and supply chain technology. They are seeking a results-driven leader to guide strategic initiatives and develop solutions for retail and consumer goods clients, emphasizing AI, automation, and advanced analytics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer GoodsFinancial ServicesIndustrial ManufacturingInformation TechnologyMachine LearningMedia and EntertainmentRetailSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and execute the vision and strategy for demand planning and replenishment capabilities within the Retail/CPG vertical

Lead market analysis to identify evolving customer needs, technology trends, and competitive differentiation

Partner with Product and Engineering to shape solution roadmaps aligned to retailer and CPG supply chain needs

Develop frameworks for forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, replenishment for DC and stores. Develop a roadmap for enhancing and creating a market advantage for other supply chain products such as MDM, Allocation and store execution

Guide the development of machine learning models for demand sensing, seasonality detection, and supply signal integration

Align replenishment strategies with business goals (e.g., OTIF, cost-to-serve, working capital reduction)

Act as a strategic advisor to top-tier clients, co-developing solutions and demonstrating value realization from pilot to scale

Lead executive briefings, workshops, and advisory sessions on demand and supply planning best practices

Help drive pre-sales conversations, RFP responses, and value proofing alongside Sales and Solutions teams

Develop use cases, customer stories, and ROI cases for GTM materials and field enablement

Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to translate technical capabilities into compelling positioning for business stakeholders

Work with Customer Success and Delivery teams to ensure seamless implementation and sustained impact

Develop product positioning and pricing strategies to gain market share and maximize profits

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementDemand ForecastingMachine LearningSaaS ExperienceData ScienceCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive CommunicationProduct PositioningClient EngagementStrategic AdvisoryROI DevelopmentMarket AnalysisWorkshop FacilitationCollaboration

Required

10+ years of experience in retail or CPG supply chain management, preferably in demand planning, forecasting, MDM, allocation, store operations

Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or consulting focused on supply chain transformation highly preferred

Deep domain knowledge in tools such as Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, o9, Relex, Oracle RPAS

Proven success in managing cross-functional teams and influencing product direction in matrixed organizations

Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate analytics and strategy into clear business value

Background in data science, analytics, or AI/ML application to forecasting is a strong plus

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Preferred

Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or consulting focused on supply chain transformation highly preferred

Background in data science, analytics, or AI/ML application to forecasting is a strong plus

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Opportunity to lead innovation in the future of demand and supply chain technology.

A collaborative, high-impact role within a fast-growing SaaS company.

Competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

Exposure to leading global retailers and CPG brands.

Company

SymphonyAI

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SymphonyAI is an enterprise AI company focused on delivering AI solutions for vertical sectors

Founded in 2017

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.symphonyai.com

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