Horizontal Product Manager (Distribution Center Capabilities / ERP)

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Horizontal Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of Distribution Center (DC) capabilities within a large-scale Oracle ERP implementation.

This role serves as the primary liaison between Distribution Center Operations, Supply Chain, Technology, and ERP delivery teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong Product Management expertise combined with hands-on experience in warehouse operations, ERP-enabled supply chain processes, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

The Product Manager will play a critical role in supporting a major Oracle ERP Supply Sync initiative, ensuring distribution center capabilities are standardized, scalable, and aligned with enterprise operational objectives.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Highly Preferred)

Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Retail / Supply Chain / Distribution Operations

Experience Required: 5–15+ Years

Required Skills

Must-Have

• Product Management experience supporting enterprise supply chain solutions
• Oracle ERP experience
• Distribution Center (DC) Operations experience
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Supply Chain Operations knowledge
• Requirements gathering and prioritization
• Agile Product Delivery
• Cross-functional leadership
• Executive stakeholder management and communication

Preferred

• Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS)
• Oracle Supply Chain modules
• Manhattan WMS
• Blue Yonder
• Oracle WMS
• ERP implementation experience
• Retail or large-scale distribution experience
• Platform or horizontal product ownership

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Distribution Center ERP capabilities
• Align product initiatives with enterprise supply chain goals
• Improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational performance

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Distribution Center Operations and Supply Chain leaders
• Drive alignment across business units and functional teams
• Manage competing priorities and facilitate decision-making

Product Delivery

• Translate business requirements into product capabilities
• Work with ERP delivery teams, engineering teams, and system integrators
• Prioritize backlog and roadmap execution

Process & Platform Alignment

• Standardize business processes across the DC network
• Ensure ERP capabilities support consistent operational execution
• Drive adoption across multiple locations and business units

Performance Measurement

• Define KPIs and success metrics
• Measure product adoption, operational improvements, and ROI
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities

Subject Matter Expertise

Provide expertise in:

• Receiving
• Putaway
• Inventory Management
• Picking
• Shipping
• Labor Management

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Management experience
• Experience supporting Supply Chain, Distribution, or ERP-enabled products
• Hands-on Distribution Center operations experience
• Experience with WMS, Inventory Management, Receiving, Putaway, Picking, Shipping, or Labor Management solutions
• Experience managing platform or horizontal products
• Strong understanding of ERP-integrated supply chain workflows
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong prioritization and decision-making abilities