Technology Product Manager, Warehouse Management

Crate and Barrel; Northbrook (IL); Remote; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishings is seeking a driven individual for the role of Product Manager, Distribution. This fully remote position requires expertise in product management principles and the execution of a product strategy aligned with business goals. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of the Blue Yonder WMS and continuously improve Distribution processes through agile methodologies, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product management.
• Experience implementing Blue Yonder WMS and/or Manhattan WMS.
• Prior experience with WMS SaaS implementations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver exceptional products aligned with business goals.
• Execute product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Distribution.
• Manage delivery through a scrum framework, leveraging agile methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheets

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Product Manager, Distribution.

The Product Manager is a key member of the Technology team, responsible for defining and delivering exceptional products that align with business goals and drive value for our customers. This role requires a strong understanding of product management principles, a passion for technology, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. The Product Manager reports to the Director of Product Management and plays a crucial role in shaping the product strategy and roadmap.

Over the next few years, this role will support the implementation of the Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (WMS), in addition to driving continuous network-wide improvements, working alongside partners from program management, change management, engineering, and business partners. They will be accountable for defining business requirements, establishing future state processes, and outlining a product roadmap to support this implementation and beyond. They will be responsible for managing delivery through a scrum framework, leveraging agile ceremonies, measuring results, and constantly iterating on improving the Distribution processes. In addition, this role is the acknowledged expert on Crate and Barrel Distribution systems and processes, and works to discover and develop solutions that meet business goals and stakeholder needs and constraints.

Identify if position is local or remote:

• This position is fully remote.
• This role is an individual contributor position.

A day in the life as a Product Manager, Distribution…

• Execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Distribution, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs.
• Partner with all key stakeholders, ranging from Distribution business leadership, Technology leadership, Operations, Engineering, Program management, Change management.
• Execute “best in class” product management methodology, continually bringing new methodologies and techniques to improve product quality and speed to market.
• Support the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and design to development, testing, and deployment, adhering to agile methodologies.
• Support thorough market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights gathering to inform product decisions and identify opportunities.
• Conduct product discovery activities to validate product ideas and ensure alignment with customer and stakeholder needs.
• Prioritize product features and work based on data, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align on product strategy and roadmap.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.
• Motivate a product team to constantly improve key performance indicators.
• Manage the product backlog and opportunity backlog to consistently innovate in ways that improve the business.
• Establish and conduct continual discovery cycles for the product that maximize business value, industry trends, and the full resources of the product team.
• Work closely with management and the product team to define a compelling product vision and strategy.
• Prioritize all defects associated with the product and/or that are impacting business partners with appropriate urgency and consideration of current backlog.
• Possess an understanding of the Transportation capabilities, inclusive of (but not limited to) pick, pack, putaway, store, and ship.
• Possess a strong understanding of the most up-to-date vendor offerings that these processes, as well as the analytical components that drive these modern solutions.

What you’ll bring to the table…

• Knowledge of product management principles, best practices, and strategies.
• Passion for understanding and meeting customer needs.
• Analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform product decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented.
• Strong drive to achieve results and deliver impactful products.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn and experiment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development in the field of product management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets.

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• 3+ years of experience in product management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience.
• Experience implementing Blue Yonder WMS and/or Manhattan WMS.
• Prior experience with WMS SaaS implementations.
• Experience working with 3rd parties like system integrators, staff augmentation engineers.

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Minimum Starting Rate: $105,000.00 AnnuallyUp to: $130,000.00 Annually. Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long-term incentives.