Product Manager, Logistics & Transportation

Avathon Government; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avathon is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead end-to-end development of AI-based Logistics Planning and Transportation Management software solutions. You will drive product strategy, collaborate with engineering, data science, and sales teams, and define KPIs to measure success, ensuring timely delivery of roadmap items.

You will work on shipment visibility, carrier management, and load optimization, while shaping go-to-market strategies and customer adoption for AI-driven logistics

Qualifications

• Requires a strong background in product management within Logistics or Transportation industries.
• Experience defining product requirements for logistics software and AI-driven features.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive product strategy and roadmap planning for Logistics, Transportation, and Global Trade Management solutions.
• Define requirements for shipment visibility, carrier management, and load optimization capabilities.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate with engineering and data science to prioritize AI-driven features.
• Gather customer feedback, contribute to proposals, and support product pricing and adoption.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure product success and inform decisions.
• Present updates and roadmap plans to stakeholders clearly.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on go-to-market strategies and launches.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle TMS

SAP TM

Blue Yonder

project44

FourKites

Job description

Who We Are & Why Join Us

Avathon is the leading Industrial AI autonomy platform, helping customers across heavy industries - energy, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and logistics - accelerate the journey toward autonomous operations. Our platform is built on a Computational Knowledge Graph foundation that contextualizes and connects operational data across siloed systems, bringing together time series, structured, unstructured, and machine vision data to power AI-driven applications in asset performance management, supply chain intelligence, visual AI, and global trade management. With capabilities spanning digital twins, normal behavior modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision, Avathon delivers real-time predictive intelligence and agentic decision-making at industrial scale.

Cutting-Edge AI Innovation - Join a team at the forefront of AI, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape the future. High-Growth Environment - Thrive in a fast-scaling startup where agility, collaboration, and rapid professional growth are the norm. Meaningful Impact - Work on AI-driven projects that drive real change across industries and improve lives.

Learn more at: avathon.com

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our team as we develop cutting-edge AI-based Logistics Planning and Transportation Management software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end product development process for our Logistics and Transportation product suite. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define product requirements and ensure successful implementation.

As a Product Manager, you will drive product strategy and roadmap planning, considering market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback. You will collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize features, define user stories, and deliver roadmap items on time. Additionally, you will be responsible for defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and make data-driven decisions.

You Will:

• Drive product strategy and roadmap planning for Logistics, Transportation, and Global Trade Management solutions
• Define product requirements for shipment visibility, carrier management, and load optimization capabilities
• Lead the end-to-end product development process from ideation to launch
• Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to prioritize features for AI-driven logistics automation
• Work on carrier onboarding, rating/routing, and shipment lifecycle management features
• Define requirements for global trade compliance including tariff classification, customs, and trade regulations
• Drive EDI integration capabilities and carrier collaboration workflows
• Gather customer feedback, contribute to proposals, provide input to product pricing, and help drive customer adoption
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success
• Present product updates and roadmap plans to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies and support product launches

You’llHave:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably delivering solutions within the Transportation or Logistics industry
• Strong understanding and experience of Logistics Planning, Transportation Management (TMS), Freight Optimization, Route Planning, or Warehouse Management (WMS)
• Knowledge of EDI, API, agents standards and logistics data exchange (EDI 204, 214, 990, 997, etc.)
• Understanding of shipment lifecycle management (booking, tendering, tracking, POD, freight audit)
• Experience with logistics/transportation software (Oracle TMS, SAP TM, Blue Yonder, project44, FourKites, or similar)
• Knowledge of multimodal transportation (road, rail, ocean, air) and global trade management
• Proventrack recordof delivering successful software products and driving business growth
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AI/ML-driven logistics optimization and predictive ETA solutions
• Knowledge of HTS classification, duty/tariff calculation, and trade compliance automation
• Experience with denied party screening, sanctions, and export controls
• Understanding of FTA (Free Trade Agreement) and duty drawback processes
• Knowledge of real-time visibility platforms and IoT integration
• Experience with agentic AI or autonomous logistics workflowsExperience with carrier management, load optimization (FTL/LTL), and freight audit
• Startup experience preferred

Salary Range:

Salary Range: $140k-$180k/year

Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.