Product Manager - Logistics

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Logistics, or a related field. (Master’s 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.