Product & Strategy Associate (AI supply Chain Startup)

About the Role

A prominent global supply chain and operations executive is assembling a small, high-caliber founding team for a stealth startup building the first-ever AI-native supplier discovery and global trade platform. This platform will redefine how enterprises discover suppliers, assess risk, manage sourcing workflows, and operate in global, multi-tier supply chains.

We are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and execution-oriented Product & Strategy Associate to support the development of the early product foundation and the investor narrative.

You will work directly with the founder (a globally recognized operations and supply chain leader) to help build core company artifacts and early product definition, including:

• Develop detailed product specification documents, workflows, and feature definitions.
• Support UX flow mapping, problem framing, and early customer-feedback loops.

• Build and refine a VC-ready pitch deck that synthesizes your vision, market landscape, competitive analysis, and early product strategy.
• Assist in preparing product demos, mockups, and narrative scripts for early customers and investors.

• Conduct market, supply chain, and competitive research to inform product features and value prop.
• Collaborate on use case development, customer profiling, and roadmap prioritization.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• MBA (completed or currently pursuing).
• 2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, or adjacent domains.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint (storytelling, structuring, slide design).
• Functional understanding of AI, LLMs, and agentic AI concepts (no deep technical expertise required).
• Exceptional communication, research, and structured thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in high-ambiguity, early-stage environments.

• Position: Part-time
• Compensation: $20–$50 per hour (experience-based)
• Location: Houston preferred, remote candidates will be considered
• Start Date: Immediate
• Stealth Mode: High confidentiality expected

This is a rare opportunity to work directly with a top-tier global operator on a zero-to-one AI platform that sits at the intersection of

supply chain × AI × global trade. You will receive unparalleled exposure to early-stage building, enterprise operations, and venture fundraising.