Role Overview :
We seek an exceptional Chief Product Officer with deep expertise in e-commerce platform design and supply chain optimisation. The CPO will drive product vision, strategy, and execution to create a differentiated platform that serves both merchants and consumers. This is a critical founding role for shaping the future of the business.
Key Responsibilities :
- Define and articulate the product vision, roadmap, and strategy aligned with business goals
- Build and mentor a high-performing product management team
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats
- Conduct user research and translate insights into product requirements
- Oversee end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to launch
- Design user experiences for merchants, consumers, and internal stakeholders
- Establish product metrics and KPIs; monitor performance and iterate accordingly
- Optimise supply chain workflows and logistics integration within the platform
- Define product architecture and scalability requirements
- Manage product roadmap prioritisation in a resource-constrained environment
- Partner with technology and design teams to deliver high-quality product experiences
- Drive A / B testing and data-driven product decision making
- Stay updated with e-commerce trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape
- Represent the company internally and externally as a product thought leader
Required Qualifications
12+ years of product management experience, with 6+ years in senior product leadership rolesDemonstrated expertise in building e-commerce or marketplace platforms from the ground upDeep understanding of supply chain, logistics, and fulfilment optimisationExperience designing complex B2B2C platforms with multi-stakeholder needsStrong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency with data analytics toolsProven ability to prioritise ruthlessly and deliver under constraintsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsExperience leading product teams of 8+ membersPortfolio of successfully launched products generating significant revenuePreferred Qualifications
Background in the Indian e-commerce ecosystem (Flipkart, Amazon, Shopify, etc.)Understanding of retail tech, warehouse automation, or last-mile logisticsExperience with mobile-first product designKnowledge of AI / ML applications in e-commercePrevious startup founder or early-stage employee experienceFamiliarity with supply chain technologies and ERP systems(ref : iimjobs.com)