Product Manager, Logistics & Transportation

Product Manager, Logistics & TransportationPleasanton, California, United StatesAvathon 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.Join a team at the forefront of AI, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape the future.

Thrive in a fast-scaling startup where agility, collaboration, and rapid professional growth are the norm. Work on AI-driven projects that drive real change across industries and improve lives.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.Drive product strategy and roadmap planning for Logistics, Transportation, and Global Trade Management solutionsDefine product requirements for shipment visibility, carrier management, and load optimization capabilitiesLead the end-to-end product development process from ideation to launchCollaborate with engineering and data science teams to prioritize features for AI-driven logistics automationWork on carrier onboarding, rating/routing, and shipment lifecycle management featuresDefine requirements for global trade compliance including tariff classification, customs, and trade regulationsDrive EDI integration capabilities and carrier collaboration workflowsGather customer feedback, contribute to proposals, provide input to product pricing, and help drive customer adoptionDefine and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product successPresent product updates and roadmap plans to stakeholders in a clear and concise mannerCollaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies and support product launchesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus5+ years of experience in product management, preferably delivering solutions within the Transportation or Logistics industryStrong 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 managementProven track record of delivering successful software products and driving business growthExceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectivelyStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisionsExperience with AI/ML-driven logistics optimization and predictive ETA solutionsKnowledge of HTS classification, duty/tariff calculation, and trade compliance automationExperience with denied party screening, sanctions, and export controlsUnderstanding of FTA (Free Trade Agreement) and duty drawback processesKnowledge of real-time visibility platforms and IoT integrationExperience with agentic AI or autonomous logistics workflowsExperience with carrier management, load optimization (FTL/LTL), and freight auditStartup experience preferredSalary Range: $140k-$180k/yearAvathon 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.