John Westerveld
About John Westerveld
John Westerveld is a Global Partner Enablement Manager at Kinaxis, where he has worked in various roles since 2000. He has a strong background in product management and supply chain planning, supported by certifications in Product Management and Production Inventory Management.
Current Role at Kinaxis
John Westerveld serves as the Global Partner Enablement Manager at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for enhancing partner relationships and ensuring effective collaboration within the global partner ecosystem. His experience in this capacity builds on his extensive background in various roles at Kinaxis, contributing to the company's objectives in supply chain planning.
Previous Experience at Kinaxis
Westerveld has held multiple positions at Kinaxis since joining the company in 2000. His roles included Product Manager from 2002 to 2010, Sales Infrastructure Analyst from 2000 to 2002, Demonstration Architect from 2010 to 2015, and Global Alliances - Partner Enablement Consultant from 2015 to 2017. This diverse experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of product management and partner enablement within the organization.
Education and Certifications
John Westerveld studied Industrial Engineering at Fleming College from 1984 to 1987. He holds a Pragmatic Marketing Certification in Product Management, which indicates his proficiency in product management practices. Additionally, he is certified in Production Inventory Management (CPIM) by APICS, further demonstrating his expertise in supply chain management.
Background in Aerospace Industry
Before his tenure at Kinaxis, Westerveld worked at Boeing Canada for a decade, where he held positions as a Programmer/Analyst from 1988 to 1998 and as a Business Analyst from 1998 to 2000. This experience in the aerospace sector provided him with valuable insights into business analysis and programming, contributing to his skill set in supply chain planning.
Expertise in Agile Product Management
John Westerveld specializes in Product Management within an agile environment. His expertise encompasses supply chain planning, monitoring, and response, which positions him as a knowledgeable resource in managing product lifecycles and enhancing operational efficiencies in dynamic settings.