Sr Product Manager - Global Trade Management

Ashley Furniture Industries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Generous Employee Discount

Professional Development Opportunities

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading home furnishings manufacturer in Tampa is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager for Global Trade Management. This role bridges business and technology focusing on compliance processes and transportation planning. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in international logistics and software platforms, exhibits strong analytical and leadership skills, and thrives in collaborative environments. Join a company dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in customer service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in B2B product management, preferably in enterprise software.
• Deep understanding of logistics systems and regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision.
• Lead and mentor a team within Agile methodologies.

Skills

International logistics expertise

Product management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

MBA

Tools

CargoWise

Descartes

JIRA

Trello

Aha!

Job description

AI & Technical Recruiter | Building AI, ML & Data Teams at Ashley Furniture

Ashley Furniture is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Ashley Furniture is seeking a Global Trade Management expert who can architect and implement complete technology suites that seamlessly manage the entire lifecycle - from initial booking and documentation through delivery and container return to port.

If you have deep GTM expertise and have successfully designed or implemented integrated systems that handle complex international shipping workflows, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will understand how various logistics systems connect and integrate to create efficient, scalable solutions for global trade operations.

Senior Product Manager – Global Trade Management Manufacturing

As the Senior/ Product Manager for Global Trade Management at Ashley Furniture Industries, you will play a pivotal role bridging the gap between business and technology, specifically focusing on international transportation planning and execution and customs and other compliance processes. This role is responsible for translating business vision into actionable initiatives and collaborating with Technology to deliver impactful solutions using Agile methodologies.

Primary Job Functions

• Company Values: Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions (Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive & Discipline, Continuous Improvement, Dirty Fingernail, Growth-Focused, Customer Centric, Boundaryless, and A Culture of Leadership)
• Product Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies that align with business goals and customer needs. This includes working with international stakeholders to define product vision, setting OKRs, and creating roadmaps for global trade management to achieve them.
• Product Development: Work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to develop product requirements. Make critical decisions and tradeoffs to ensure that product development is on track and meets the defined specifications and quality standards.
• Feature Prioritization: Prioritize features and initiatives based on business and technology objectives, customer feedback, and business value. Continuously reassess and adjust feature priorities based on changing market conditions, customer feedback, and business needs.
• Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain detailed product roadmaps. Communicate these roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and other key business functions to ensure seamless product integration and execution. This includes coordinating product launches, creating go-live strategies, and ensuring alignment across departments.
• Customer Focused: Work closely with support teams to understand common issues and areas for improvement and use this information to drive product enhancements and reduce customer pain points.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics to develop strategies, identify trends, and measure ROI and product performance.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of direct reports, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Agile Methodology: Support and advocate for Agile methodologies to manage product development. This includes leading and participating in sprint ceremonies to ensure efficiency and alignment.
• Thought leadership: Bring expertise in the industry to drive innovation and efficiency. Understand and influence the applications and systems supporting the product.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver regular product updates, including monthly reviews for executive stakeholders. Manage the team through all business processes such as budget reviews, annual planning, strategy offsites, etc

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. MBA is a plus.

Experience:

• +5 years of experience in B2B product management, preferably in enterprise software engineering and deep understanding of business operations in international logistics, customs clearance, ocean shipping and booking requirements, and international trade regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of international vendor and shipper booking processes and systems to facilitate an efficient flow internationally on our carrier contracts. Additionally, an in depth knowledge of data and processes to effectively submit and process international customs and trade regulations documentation. Familiarity with improved container tracking is important.
• Experience working with enterprise-level international logistics and trade compliance software platforms (e.g., CargoWise, Descartes, Oracle GTM, etc)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to translate business objectives into a structured product strategy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Aha!) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Who Are We?

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity unless an agreement is in place. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ashley Furniture via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ashley Furniture. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ashley Furniture as a result of the referral or through other means.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing