Product Manager

Kardex is a leading global partner for intralogistics solutions in an attractive and growing market.

The Group offers premium automated products, standardized systems, and life cycle services that guarantee high availability and low total cost of ownership. Kardex provides an intelligent entry into automation with its dynamic storage and retrieval systems, offers integrated material handling systems, small parts storage systems, and automated high-bay warehouses, and acts as a global AutoStore™ partner, offering flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions. We employ around 2,500 people in over 30 countries.

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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.

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Job Purpose

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.

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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.

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Your tasks

• 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

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Job Requirements

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Training/Education:

• Business or technical degree in software engineering or a similar field is preferred

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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

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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

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Leadership

• Motivation to be a key member in setting up a new business (startup environment)
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships across the boundaries and cultures
• Self-driven, result oriented with positive outlook to success
• Advanced trouble-shooting ability
• Clear focus on high quality and ensuring all the customers' needs are met