Product Manager - Logistics Business

Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Product Manager with a strong background in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of freight processes and systems, integration delivery, and end-to-end supply chain technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead product strategy, roadmap, and delivery for logistics and freight technology solutions.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and sales to define and prioritize product features and enhancements.

- Drive integration projects with carriers, partners, and clients using EDI, APIs, and other industry protocols.

- Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed product specifications and user stories.

- Ensure seamless implementation and maintenance of TMS, WMS, ERP, and visibility platforms.

- Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to understand pain points and identify opportunities for innovation.

- Manage product lifecycle from ideation to release, ensuring alignment with business goals.

- Oversee message mapping, data transformation, and integration lifecycle management.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Logistics, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).

- Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, IT project delivery, or system integration in the logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain domain.

- Strong understanding of industry-specific workflows, operational challenges, and digital transformation in freight forwarding.

- Hands-on experience with integration technologies and protocols such as EDI, API, and middleware platforms.

- Familiarity with systems such as TMS (Transportation Management System), WMS (Warehouse Management System), ERP, and visibility solutions.

- Knowledge of system architecture, message mapping, and software development lifecycle.

- Experience working with global freight carriers and logistics service providers.

Preferred Skills:

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

- Product certification (e.g., CSPO, Pragmatic Institute, PMP) is a plus.