Director of Product, Supply Chain Analytics
Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid : 1–2 days onsite per week)
Employment Type : Full-Time / Permanent
Compensation : $175-200K base + ~18% bonus
Start Date : ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of Product to lead strategy, innovation, and execution for a suite of retail and supply chain analytics products . This role will own the product roadmap, partner with engineering and commercial teams, and drive development of data-driven solutions that help clients transform complex supply chain data into actionable insights.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of product leadership, supply chain expertise, analytics experience, and commercial acumen . You will play a critical part in shaping next-generation capabilities that support retailers, consumer goods organizations, and enterprise clients.
What You’ll Lead & Deliver
As Director of Product, you will drive the vision and outcomes for a portfolio of analytics products, with responsibility for :
Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Define and own the product strategy and long-term roadmap for supply chain analytics solutions.
- Identify market needs, industry trends, and innovation opportunities across retail, CPG, and logistics.
- Transform customer and industry challenges into clear product requirements and business cases.
Product Development & Execution
Lead sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional execution.Write detailed business, functional, and reporting requirements for new features and data products.Collaborate with engineering, data science, design, and global delivery teams to ensure high-quality releases.Client & Commercial Enablement
Support commercial teams with demos, value narratives, use cases, and proofs of concept for prospects and clients.Partner with sales and client delivery teams on revenue-driving initiatives and adoption strategies.Gather ongoing market and customer feedback to shape continuous product improvement.Data, Analytics & Competitive Research
Document and understand complex data flows, data products, and analytical frameworks.Conduct competitive analysis to identify differentiators and emerging opportunities in supply chain technologies.Translate analytical outputs into meaningful business outcomes for enterprise users.Key Outcomes Expected
The Director of Product will produce measurable results, including :
New and enhanced analytics capabilities that elevate client decision-making.Increased adoption and commercial traction of supply chain analytics products.Clear, scalable product frameworks that support innovation and global expansion.Transformation of raw supply chain data into actionable insights that improve performance and efficiency.Required Experience
Candidates must have :
5+ years of product management experience in analytics, supply chain, enterprise SaaS, or data products.Strong understanding of supply chain operations , logistics, retail / CPG workflows, or large-scale data-driven solutions.Demonstrated success defining, launching, and scaling commercial analytics products.Experience translating business needs into actionable product requirements.Excellent communication skills and proven stakeholder management ability.Experience partnering with sales, commercial, client delivery, or customer success teams .Preferred Background
Not required, but strong pluses :
Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Operations Research .Experience with retail or CPG datasets , syndicated data, demand planning, or supply chain visibility tools.Familiarity with competitive supply chain platforms, benchmarking tools, or analytics innovations.Experience working across global or offshore teams.Understanding of dashboarding, BI tools, or analytical storytelling (Tableau, Power BI helpful but not required).#J-18808-Ljbffr