PLS Logistics Services

Product Manager – Transportation Technology (TMS)

PLS Logistics Services  •  Nashville, TN (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

About the Role PLS Logistics Services is investing heavily in its proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS) and related digital platforms. We are looking for a Product Manager who will own the definition, evolution, and delivery of core product capabilities that power our brokerage, managed transportation, and operations teams. This role sits at the intersection of technology, operations, and business strategy. You will translate realworld logistics problems into clear product requirements, partner closely with Engineering and IT, and ensure our internal platforms continuously deliver measurable business value.

What You’ll Own

  • Product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for one or more proprietary platforms (primarily the PLS TMS)
  • Definition of product scope, features, workflows, and success metrics
  • Continuous improvement of systems used daily by Sales, Ops, Pricing, Carrier Management, and Leadership
  • Clear articulation of why we are building something — not just what

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Discovery

  • Define product vision and roadmaps aligned to company strategy
  • Partner with business leaders to understand workflows and pain points
  • Evaluate build vs buy and integration decisions

Delivery & Execution

  • Translate business needs into clear product requirements and user stories
  • Own backlog prioritization and delivery trade-offs
  • Partner closely with Engineering and IT teams

Stakeholder Leadership

  • Act as primary product point of contact
  • Align cross-functional teams around priorities
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes

Measurement & Improvement

  • Define success metrics and KPIs
  • Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Product Management experience, preferably in B2B or internal platforms
  • Proven experience working closely with Engineering and technical teams
  • Strong ability to translate complex workflows into simple product solutions
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfort making decisions without perfect information

Strongly Preferred

  • Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or high-volume operations
  • Experience with proprietary/internal systems (TMS, OMS, WMS, ERP, etc.) - SQL/data fluency or strong analytical instincts
  • Experience with agile delivery environments
PLS Logistics Services

About PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics Services has delivered transportation solutions since 1991. Based in Cranberry Township, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PLS Logistics Services provides dependable outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services.

We manage over one million loads each year through all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS transportation network of over 50,000 qualified carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies.

Small and mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 organizations alike trust PLS to manage their transportation. We are consistently ranking as a top logistics provider by Inbound Logistics, Transport Topics, and other industry-leading publications.

With decades of experience and satisfied customers, we've redefined how making logistics easier doesn't mean cutting corners. No matter the obstacle, our dedicated team of experts can craft a solution to fit any business and keep their bottom line intact. Our employees' passion, dedication, energy, and camaraderie are what make PLS the company it is today.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1991
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