As a Product Manager at Kardex, you will play a pivotal role in defining the vision and strategy for our Warehouse Execution System products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software, consulting, sales, and customer support to deliver innovative solutions and features that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch and ongoing optimization.
Your tasks
The Product Manager will work closely with the development team to define features and tasks needed for the team to execute. A successful candidate will own and maintain the product roadmap and ensure features and enhancements are appropriate to the product. The candidate will also work with implementation and support engineers to help relay product releases for successful launches. He/she will work closely with the KFX sales and customer support team to capture new features beneficial to the product. Another responsibility will be in helping customers identify a solution for the implementation team to execute successfully.
About Kardex Control Center
FulfillX by Kardex (KFX) is an industry-leading and modular software solution that manages material flow and warehouse management processes faster and more efficiently. KFX’s modular capabilities allow users to quickly integrate and deploy software that improve operational processes.
Job Purpose
Strategize with Regional/Global partners to define new features/enhancements of the FulfillX (KFX) software product necessary for industry trends
Meet with Sales and Customers in identifying solutions that fit the standard product
Document features and enhancements and maintain throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Help assist implementation of new product releases
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Travel domestically and possibility internationally, total travel estimate is 20%
Support the startup of the new company
Job Requirements
Training/Education:
Business or technical degree in software engineering or a similar field is preferred
Professional Experience:
Proven experience as a Product Manager or Technical Project Manager in the warehouse management or supply chain software industry
Strong understanding of supply chain and Warehouse Execution Strategies and terminologies
Experience with Javascript/React, C#
Experience with SQL
Experience with API integrations
Experience with Azure Devops, Monday Dev, Jira or comparable agile software management tool
Other Experiences:
Experience with coordinating and collaborating with cross functional teams through multiple pieces of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Strong project management and organizational skills
Detailed understanding of logistics and IT processes
Leadership
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Motivation to be a key member in setting up a new business (startup environment)
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Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to establish effective working relationships across the boundaries and cultures
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Self-driven, result oriented with positive outlook to success
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Advanced trouble-shooting ability
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Clear focus on high quality and ensuring all the customers' needs are met
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What We Do
Kardex is a global industry partner for intralogistics solutions and a leading provider of automated storage solutions and material handling systems.
Kardex consists of two entrepreneurially managed divisions, Kardex Remstar and Kardex Mlog. Kardex Remstar develops, manufactures, and maintains dynamic storage and retrieval systems, while Kardex Mlog offers integrated material handling systems and automated high-bay warehouses.
Kardex also acts as a global AutoStore™ partner, offering flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions. Kardex Remstar, Kardex Mlog, and Kardex AutoStore are partners to their customers throughout the entire life cycle of a product or solution, starting with the assessment of customer requirements, through planning, realization, and maintenance of customer-specific systems, to ensuring high availability and low life cycle costs by means of customer-oriented life cycle management.
The Group employs around 2,500 people in over 30 countries. Kardex Holding AG has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1989.
