Cold Chain Logistics Product Manager

Maersk Line; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Cold Chain Logistics Product Manager located in Cape Town. This role involves managing the Cold Chain strategy, driving product development, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in Cold Chain logistics and a strong technical background. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth of innovative logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 7 – 10 years of Cold Chain Logistics experience.
• Technical product knowledge including experience in pricing and go-to-market strategies.
• Strong understanding of the local Cold Chain market.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Cold Chain Logistics strategy.
• Drive product development projects and achieve growth targets.
• Ensure compliance with operational excellence standards.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant commercially focused degree

Advanced management qualification

Job description

Job title: Cold Chain Logistics Product Manager

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: September 23, 2025

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy

• Define the Cold Chain Logistics (CCL) strategy for the SAI Area aligned with the Global & Regional CCL Strategy, implementation and execution principles.
• Provide input to our Cold Store targets and footprint and identify opportunities.
• Identify product priorities for integrated Cold Chain solutions and requirements, partner with the global team to develop suitable product offering across the SAI Area.

Business Development

• Drive product development projects locally;
• Solution engineering and implementation support to Global CCL team;
• Support with product expertise and solution-selling in sales calls;
• Achieve growth targets with agreed product mix;
• Collaborate with Sales on all Business Development responsibilities.
• Manage product performance in the area, ensuring targets are met.
• Provide Pricing in line with global guidelines,
• Product cost management for all CCL related Products.
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Monthly Reporting on Performance

Operational Excellence

• Implementation of global best practice and operating guidelines, drive continuous improvement;
• Drive HSSE adherence, compliance & regulatory adherence in CCL sites;
• Ensure sites are operating basis security / IT standards.
• Ensure close collaboration with Operations to meet targets, Net Promoter Score (NPS), and enforce necessary controls for business execution (financially, operationally, and in terms of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment - HSSE)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• At least 7 – 10 year’s solid Cold Chain Logistics experience with understanding of the value drivers;
• Technical product knowledge including experience in product pricing and go-to-market strategies;
• Ability to identify, develop new business and drive results including the fundamentals of future business cases;
• Relevant commercially focused degree with an advanced management qualification would be preferable;
• Proven senior level experience in logistics and services management within a large, preferably global, matrix structure;
• Strong financial and business acumen;
• Knowledge of the local SAI Cold Chain market;
• Customer-centric and strong understanding of needs and pain points;
• Self-directed / entrepreneurial;
• Stakeholder management & collaboration in a matrix organization.

REQUIRED SKILLSET

• Strategic mindset and strong execution skills
• Strongly analytical and data driven
• Motivational leader
• Solid planning skills
• Well-developed influencing skills
• Strong boardroom presence
• Clear and articulate communicator
• Strong stakeholder management
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