Product Manager - Warehouse Management (m/f/d)
On-siteIngolstadt, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Own the warehouse management system processes for inbound and outbound operations (store replenishment and end-customer delivery) in live operation, driving throughput, stability, and measurable outcomes. Identify and translate optimization and automation opportunities into metrics such as reduced manual interventions, higher automation rates, and shorter lead times. Own the WMS side of the WMS–WCS integration (conveyor systems, AutoStore) ensuring WMS decisions translate into physical execution. Define and prioritize the roadmap within the Supply Chain Management team, balancing day-to-day operations with mid-term improvements and longer-term strategy. Maintain and prioritize the backlog and collaborate with the delivery team on user stories and planning. Manage dependencies on adjacent systems (e.g., SAP Retail) and omnichannel interactions between store and end customer. Track delivery KPIs, ensure implementation quality, and align stakeholders from operations to management. Fluent English; German beneficial. Nice-to-have: experience with Direct BlueYonder WMS, SAP Retail interfaces, and highly automated warehouse environments.
Required Qualifications
- Several years of experience as Product Manager / Product Owner in a logistics or supply chain environment
- Hands-on experience with a warehouse management system in live operation
- Solid understanding of inbound and outbound fulfillment processes and their relevant KPIs
- Ability to sharpen business requirements with technical teams and challenge solutions
- Effective stakeholder management across operations and management levels
- Fluency in English; German beneficial (not mandatory)
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