Overview
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The Product Manager will be a strategic driver in our client's transformation journey, leading the evolution of retail inventory systems that touch every aspect of merchandise lifecycle-from planning to replenishment. You'll collaborate across business and technical teams to ensure the roadmap aligns with both enterprise goals and the evolving needs of the retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage the product roadmap for inventory and merchandise planning systems during the transformation program
Partner with merchandising, supply chain, IT, and store operations teams to gather requirements and prioritize enhancements
Lead efforts to integrate ERP, POS, and warehouse systems for seamless data visibility and accuracy
Define metrics to evaluate success across planning, forecasting, allocation, and inventory tracking
Work closely with engineering teams to deliver iterative improvements using Agile methodologies
Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging tech to inform long-term strategy
Advocate for end users by translating business needs into scalable, intuitive digital solutions
Ideal Candidate Profile
5+ years of product management experience, preferably in retail inventory or supply chain systems
Demonstrated success managing transformation or large-scale implementations in complex organizations
Strong understanding of merchandise planning, replenishment models, and inventory accuracy challenges
Skilled in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and change enablement
Comfortable with technical platforms and tools like JIRA, SQL, Confluence, and analytics dashboards
Experience in Agile environments and familiarity with modern product delivery practices
You'll Thrive If You
Have a strategic mindset paired with hands-on execution skills
Communicate clearly across all levels of the organization
Are naturally curious and proactive in solving complex retail challenges
Can balance short-term deliverables with long-term vision
Embrace change and bring teams together during periods of transformation
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at ;/span>