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Principal Supply Chain Partner Manager

Instacart
Location
Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only)
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Business Development & Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic account management, management consulting, business development, or a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that drive measurable, company-level impact
  • Experience influencing executive stakeholders without formal authority
  • Exceptional analytical skills to synthesize ambiguous data into clear strategic recommendations
  • Outstanding communication and executive presence for leading C-suite conversations
  • Proven ability to lead large, complex cross-functional initiatives from initiation through to results
Nice to have
  • Deep expertise in supply chain, distribution, or retail ecosystems with an established network of senior industry relationships
  • Experience structuring and negotiating sophisticated, multi-year partnership agreements
  • Track record of building team-level frameworks, processes, or playbooks that scaled beyond individual impact
  • Experience in a high-growth technology company navigating rapid change and undefined problem spaces
  • History of influencing product roadmaps or company strategy based on partner or market insights
What the job really is

The Principal Supply Chain Partner Manager at Instacart will manage complex relationships with the company's largest supply chain partners, setting strategic directions for engagement and growth. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives, developing scalable partnership strategies, and serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. The manager will analyze data to inform strategies and mentor other partner managers to enhance team capabilities.

Benefits
  • Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
  • Eligible for a new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants
  • Flex First remote work policy
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the exact nature of the benefits beyond compensation and equity grants
  • Base pay range is dependent on permanent work location, which may affect salary expectations
  • Role requires navigating ambiguity and influencing without formal authority, which may be challenging for some candidates
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