WMS Product Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Outsource
£600 Per day
Inside
Remote
Warwickshire
Summary: The WMS Product Manager role involves leading the product roadmap for a Warehouse Management System within a major UK organization, focusing on continuous improvement in warehouse operations. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams and operational stakeholders to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This is a 9-month initial contract, predominantly remote, with occasional travel to Coventry and other UK sites. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £600 through an umbrella company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the WMS product roadmap and backlog.
- Prioritise initiatives based on business value and operational impact.
- Lead continuous improvement programmes, piloting enhancements before wider rollout.
- Collaborate with warehouse, logistics and supply chain stakeholders to gather requirements and define product priorities.
- Work closely with onshore and offshore engineering teams to deliver product enhancements.
- Drive operational efficiency through technology-led change.
- Act as the key link between business and technical teams, ensuring successful delivery throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing enterprise Warehouse Management Systems within a complex logistics or supply chain environment.
- Experience as a Product Manager within WMS.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse, logistics and supply chain operations.
- Experience managing backlogs, prioritisation and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication and requirements gathering skills.
- A passion for continuous improvement and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Experience with RedPrairie/JDA Dispatcher (Blue Yonder) or Manhattan Associates is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
WMS Product Manager - £600 per day (Umbrella) - Inside IR35 9-Month Initial Contract - Predominantly Remote. We're looking for an experienced WMS Product Manager to join a major UK organisation on an exciting transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of warehouse operations by driving continuous improvement across a large-scale distribution network. Working closely with engineering teams and operational stakeholders, you'll own the Warehouse Management System product roadmap, prioritise enhancements, and deliver technology-led improvements that increase warehouse efficiency, optimise supply chain performance, and reduce operational costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the WMS product roadmap and backlog.
- Prioritise initiatives based on business value and operational impact.
- Lead continuous improvement programmes, piloting enhancements before wider rollout.
- Collaborate with warehouse, logistics and supply chain stakeholders to gather requirements and define product priorities.
- Work closely with onshore and offshore engineering teams to deliver product enhancements.
- Drive operational efficiency through technology-led change.
- Act as the key link between business and technical teams, ensuring successful delivery throughout the product lifecycle.
About You
You will have proven experience managing enterprise Warehouse Management Systems within a complex logistics or supply chain environment, with a strong track record of delivering operational improvements and managing product roadmaps. You'll also bring:
- Experience as a Product Manager within WMS.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse, logistics and supply chain operations.
- Experience managing backlogs, prioritisation and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication and requirements gathering skills.
- A passion for continuous improvement and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Experience with RedPrairie/JDA Dispatcher (Blue Yonder) would be highly advantageous, although candidates with experience of Manhattan Associates or other enterprise WMS platforms are also encouraged to apply.
This role is predominantly remote, with occasional travel to Coventry and other UK sites as required. If you're an experienced WMS Product Manager looking to make a tangible impact within a large-scale operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.