About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

Ottawa and Toronto, Canada - Hybrid

Other Canadian locations - Remote

About the role

Kinaxis is seeking a Head of Advanced Mathematical Modelling to lead a team of Architects, Algorithm Developers, and Operations Research specialists focused on solving complex supply chain challenges through optimization, machine learning, advanced analytics, and mathematical modelling.

This role combines people leadership, technical leadership, and strategic influence. You will develop and grow a high-performing team, drive innovation across the organization, and help shape the future of Kinaxis solutions through the application of advanced decision science, optimization, and AI/ML techniques.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy

What you will do

Provide technical leadership in optimization, machine learning, mathematical modelling, simulation, and algorithm development.
Guide the design and application of advanced analytical techniques to solve complex customer and product challenges.
Influence technical strategy and architectural direction for planning, optimization, and decision intelligence capabilities across the platform.
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and customer-facing teams to identify innovative approaches to solving real-world supply chain problems.
Lead research, experimentation, and prototyping efforts that explore emerging technologies and inform future product capabilities.
Act as a recognized subject matter expert and trusted advisor for optimization, AI/ML, and advanced modelling across the organization.
Champion scalable, maintainable, and production-ready approaches that balance innovation with business impact.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Architects, Algorithm Developers, and Operations Research specialists.
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
Drive talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and career development.
Establish the vision, priorities, and operating model for the Advanced Mathematical Modelling function.

What we are looking for

Proven experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams.
Deep expertise in Operations Research, optimization, machine learning, mathematical modelling, decision science, algorithm development, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated success applying advanced analytical techniques to solve complex business and customer challenges.
Experience defining technical vision, influencing strategic direction, and driving adoption of innovative solutions across an organization.
Strong ability to lead through influence and collaborate across Product Management, Engineering, and customer-facing teams.
Track record of coaching and developing senior technical talent, including architects and technical specialists.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.
Advanced degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is an asset.

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