Product Manager, PO & Supply Chain Management

Due to increased global growth, our client, who is a well-established multi-national SME global logistics provider, who is rapidly expanding and specialize in offering supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit a Product Manager, PO & Supply Chain Management which can be office based or fully remote, reporting to UK HQ in Manchester.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience, up to £65K
• 36.25 working week, either 8-4, 9-5 or 10-6 with a 45 min lunch break
• 25 days holidays (with service days up to 30)
• Company pension and Life Assurance – four times annual salary
• Health Plan
• Company events
• Free parking and free refreshments

Main Purpose of the Product Manager, PO & Supply Chain Management:

This role reports dually to the Global IFF IT Head and the UK-based Business Owner and will help project manage the development of a new Purchase Order Management system.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Product Manager, PO & Supply Chain Management:

Product Vision & Strategy:

• Define and own the product roadmap for PO and Supply Chain Management solutions.
• Align product initiatives with business goals, customer requirements, and industry best practices.

Customer Value Focus:

• Champion a customer-centric approach by prioritizing features that deliver measurable value and improve user experience.
• Continuously gather feedback to ensure solutions address real pain points and enhance customer satisfaction.
• MVP Development & Agile Delivery
• Drive Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development to validate concepts quickly and reduce time-to-market.
• Apply agile methodologies to iterate based on customer feedback and business priorities.

Solution Design & Delivery:

• Collaborate with business, engineering, UX, and operations teams to design scalable, user-User intuitive solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration with Freight Management Systems and external platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Gather requirements from internal teams and customers to shape product features.
• Communicate product updates, KPIs, and strategic impact to business teams

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor adoption, ROI, and customer satisfaction to refine product offerings.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and AI applications in supply chain management.
• Explore emerging technologies to improve transparency and efficiency.

To Be Considered:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product management within the freight forwarding or supply chain sectors.
• Proven experience delivering digital solutions for PO and supply chain visibility.
• Holding PMP is an advantage.
• Certified ScrumMaster is an advantage.
• Strong experience in system analysis and design
• Experience in IT product development cycle
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Language: English & Mandarin (optional)

For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.