Ph3About ToolsGroup /h3 pToolsGroup delivers AI-powered supply chain and retail planning solutions that help companies forecast demand, optimize inventory, and improve replenishment decisions across complex, multi-tier networks. We partner with global customers to increase service levels, reduce working capital, and respond faster to volatility—by combining deep domain expertise with advanced analytics and optimization capabilities. /p h3The Opportunity /h3 pRetailers live and die by inventory decisions: where to place inventory, when to replenish, how to avoid stockouts without overstock, and how to re-balance supply when demand shifts. ToolsGroup’s retail inventory capabilities help retailers move from manual, reactive decisions to automated, optimized allocation and replenishment—including the ability to re-optimize inventory placement across stores and channels to protect margin and availability. /p pWe’re looking for a Product Manager either in the United States or in Turin - Italy, to own strategy and product planning for our Retail Inventory solutions—covering allocation, replenishment planning, and inventory optimization across a multi-channel distribution network. You will shape “what and why,” partner tightly with engineering, UX, and data science on “how,” and drive measurable customer and business outcomes. /p h3What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) /h3 ul liOwn Strategy Product Direction (Outcomes-first) /li liDevelop and communicate a clear product strategy and roadmap for Retail Inventory (Allocation + Replenishment + network inventory optimization), grounded in customer problems, market dynamics, and ToolsGroup’s product vision. /li liDefine the problems to solve (not just features to ship), align stakeholders on desired outcomes, and ensure delivery focuses on customer value and business impact (adoption, retention, expansion, margin/service improvements). /li liIdentify and prioritize the highest-value use cases across omnichannel retail (store/DC/e-comm), including exception management, automation, and “what-if” decisioning. /li liLead Continuous Discovery with an Empowered Team /li liPartner with engineering and design to run ongoing discovery: customer interviews, workflow mapping (“day-in-the-life”), prototype testing, and data/telemetry review. /li liEnsure solutions are valuable, usable, feasible, and viable—and that teams can iterate quickly based on evidence. /li liTranslate learning into sharp product bets: clear success metrics, hypotheses, rollout plans, and iteration loops. /li liTranslate Strategy into Roadmaps, Requirements Execution /li liConvert strategy into a prioritized roadmap/backlog with crisp problem statements, user outcomes, and acceptance criteria; maintain ongoing alignment with cross-functional stakeholders. /li liCollaborate with delivery leaders to ensure the team ships increments that deliver measurable outcomes, not just output. /li liDefine packaging/positioning inputs for Retail Inventory capabilities, including how allocation and replenishment capabilities are described and sold, ensuring consistency in how customers understand the value. /li liBe the Product Expert Evangelist (Internal + External) /li liAct as a subject matter expert for retail inventory planning workflows (allocation, replenishment, inventory balancing) and the data/decision flows behind them. /li liSupport Sales and customer-facing teams (pre-sales, value engineering, implementation, customer success) by translating retailer needs into product direction and enabling successful adoption. /li liPartner with Product Marketing on messaging, competitive differentiation, and launch readiness. /li /ul h3What You Bring (Minimum Qualifications) /h3 ul li3+ years Product Management experience in retail inventory solutions (allocation, replenishment, MEIO, store/DC planning) or adjacent retail solution space (e.g., OMS, fulfillment, merchandising planning, supply planning) OR /li li5+ years’ experience as a Retail Planner (e.g., allocation, replenishment, merchandise planning, assortment planning) with strong understanding of retailer pain points, decision processes, and tradeoffs. /li /ul h3Domain Product Skills /h3 ul liWorking knowledge of allocation and replenishment planning concepts (service levels, lead times, safety stock, presentation minimums, seasonality, constraints, exceptions, network inventory tradeoffs) and how retailers operationalize these decisions. /li liAbility to frame problems, prioritize based on evidence, and guide cross-functional teams through ambiguity to deliver outcomes. /li liStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable translating between executive narratives and detailed workflows. /li liStrong collaboration to align stakeholders without relying on authority, and you build clarity across product, engineering, sales, and customer teams. /li liExperience supporting enterprise SaaS go-to-market motions: RFPs, solution validation, implementation feedback loops, and enablement. /li /ul h3Preferred / “Nice To Have” /h3 ul liExperience with (or familiarity with) retail planning vendors and domains such as RELEX / Blue Yonder / o9 (or comparable). /li liUnderstanding of Typical technology ecosystems present in a retailer’s enterprise and the data constructs and integration patterns typical. /li liExposure to AI/ML-driven forecasting/optimization and how probabilistic approaches improve decisioning under uncertainty /li /ul pApplying to this job the candidate consents that his/her data are treated by ToolsGroup in compliance with the GDPR n. 2016/679 GDPR and Transparency Document. /p pU.S. applicant notice: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. ToolsGroup is CCPA/CPRA compliant. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr