Group Product Manager [Forecasting]

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Analytical and Problem solving, Articulate Storyline, Business Development, Computer Vision (CV), Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Forecasting, FreshWorks, Growth Analytics, High performance computing- HPC, KPIs, Machine learning techniques, Management, MS Dynamics, Planning and organization, Predictive analytics, Presentation skills, Product Analytics, Product Development, Product Management, Python Programming, R Programming, Retail , SQL, Statistics, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, How did we ever live without Coupang? Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-trillion- dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e- commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Team Description

The Product Management team within Fresh SCM Autonomation is responsible for the product side of replenishment ordering and demand forecasting. The technical work is executed by the engineering and data science team in SCM Autonomation – they oversee building a robust ordering and perishable inventory management system, based on modern ordering and machine learning models. Ordering and forecasting is holy grail for any retail company affecting both growth and health of the organization. With compute constraint out of equation, Supply Chain Analytics and ML forecasting models influence SKUs availability to customers significantly and that’s again at right cost. We are committed to providing exceptional products and services that drive efficiency and growth in the retail landscape. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Group Product Manager specialized in demand forecasting to join our dynamic team.

Job Overview:

• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for demand forecasting products covering Fresh business lines, aligned with the company’s overall vision and objectives.
• Build products features catering need of various horizontal use cases like promotion, seasonal as well as building verticals specific features such as long-tail forecasting or estimating substitutability
• Establish product features prioritization approach and ruthlessly prioritize multiple projects Collaborate with Engineering, Data science, Business stakeholders, Business Analysis teams to gather requirements, prioritize features, and drive product development initiatives
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in demand forecasting
• Define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness and success of demand forecasting solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by gathering feedback, monitoring product performance, and implementing enhancements to meet (internal) customer needs and market demands.
• Deep analytics into model operation model ironing out fundamental flaws
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on forecasting, staying informed about the latest advancement, methodologies, and technologies in the field.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Proven experience (8+ years) in product management, with a focus on demand forecasting and predictive analysis within the retail industry
• Strong knowledge of forecasting technologies, statistical models, and data analysis techniques
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex product initiatives and driving product growth
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex problems and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Proficient in SQL and optional Python/R Skills Experience working in an Agile product development environment is highly desirable
• Familiar with relevant tools and techniques used in demand forecasting and predictive analysis

Equal Opportunities for All

Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. Our unprecedented success could not be possible without the valuable inputs of our globally diverse team.