European Last-Mile Product Manager
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Job Location:
Düsseldorf - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
European LastMile Product Manager
Düsseldorf Germany
Language- Chinese is Mandatory
We are seeking an experienced European LastMile Product Manager to lead and optimize our last-mile delivery network across Europe. This role combines strategic product planning supplier development operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration to drive service quality cost efficiency and scalable growth in the European market.
Key Responsibilities
1. LastMile Resource Development & Management
Lead the development and performance management of European last-mile delivery partners.
Ensure reliable capacity planning for daily operations and peak seasons.
Establish a supplier evaluation framework measuring timeliness cost quality and compliance.
Drive continuous improvement in supplier service standards.
2. Product Planning & Cost Optimization
Research European last-mile market trends and customer demand.
Develop product roadmaps and define competitive last-mile offerings.
Build and maintain cost models to dynamically optimize pricing and cost structures.
Translate market and operational insights into actionable product improvements.
3. Operations Monitoring & Customer Response
Monitor key operational KPIs including transit time damage rates and on-time delivery.
Create dashboards and reporting frameworks for real-time visibility.
Establish rapid exception handling and escalation processes.
Collect and analyze customer feedback to inform product enhancements and supplier improvements.
4. CrossFunctional Collaboration & Data Integration
Work with sales and account teams to design customer-specific last-mile solutions.
Provide product training and support in tenders proposals and client presentations.
Coordinate with technical teams to implement API integrations and enable digital connectivity of last-mile systems.
Promote data-driven decision-making across operational and cross-border teams.
Requirements
Experience
5 years in European cross-border logistics operations focusing on last-mile delivery.
Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing contracts with annual value EUR 5 million.
Familiarity with EU VAT regulations EORI customs clearance processes and local delivery regulations (e.g. Germany Postal Act).
Core Skills
Expertise in logistics cost modeling and cost analysis.
Strong commercial negotiation skills with a proven record of high-value contracts.
Solid understanding of EU logistics regulations (VAT EORI GDPR) and local delivery compliance.
Language Skills
Business-level fluency in English (TOEFL 100 or equivalent).
Mandarin Chinese fluency is required.
German (B2) or French (B1) is a plus.
Competencies
End-to-end supply chain perspective with strong execution capability.
Ability to coordinate European teams and resources for peak-season capacity planning.
High stress tolerance and adaptability to seasonal fluctuations in cross-border logistics.
Strong contingency planning and risk management skills.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
About Company
Minnovation is a fast-growing HR consulting and Employer of Record (EOR) company, recognized as a multi-year Gazelle Award winner for our rapid and sustainable growth. We help companies seamlessly expand into new markets across the Nordics and Europe by delivering compliant employment ... View more
