Senior Specialist, Logistics Strategy & Performance

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic individual to join our regional logistics team as a (Senior) Specialist Logistics Strategy & Performance.

In this high-impact role you will drive logistics operations and supply economics across 16 diverse foodora & foodpanda markets. Acting as the bridge between business strategy and on-the-ground execution you will manage critical supply levers that impact tens of thousands of riders and millions of customers. Your core focus will center on elevating our supply operations from driving daily operational excellence through precise forecasting to optimizing unit economics and engagement frameworks for the fleet to balance financial efficiency and service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecasting & Daily Staffing: Take ownership of the daily demand planning and fleet staffing process. Analyze demand patterns refine forecasting models and execute shift planning to ensure optimal fleet coverage balancing service level targets with cost efficiency.

• Supply Economics & Engagement Strategy: Design build and optimize marketplace supply levers and fleet engagement models. You will develop frameworks that balance recruitment with earnings such as predictive pay and incentives to drive courier engagement allowing for necessary local adaptations while maintaining consistency and financial discipline.

• Financial Impact & Cost Efficiency: Continuously evaluate the ROI of fleet investments and operational structures rigorously monitoring cost-per-order (CPO) trends. Ensure all supply-side strategies align with broader profitability targets while maintaining a healthy engaged fleet.

• Market Performance Ownership: Take full ownership of logistics performance for key European markets. Proactively monitor daily trends diagnose operational bottlenecks and implement data-backed solutions to improve delivery times and overall fleet efficiency.

• Data Analysis & Automation: Dive deep into large complex datasets to identify trends and inefficiencies in logistics operations. Execute and drive the regional implementation of advanced data science models and automated tools to streamline operational decision-making.

• Initiative Rollout & Innovation: Challenge the status quo by introducing innovative operational techniques. Support the testing and operational rollout of strategic initiatives (e.g. dynamic supply models engagement incentives new logistics products) aimed at improving order acceptance rates and service performance.

• Stakeholder & Product Collaboration: Act as a strategic partner to local Logistics Heads Finance Leaders Product Managers and Regional Leadership. Present strategic recommendations to senior management translate business requirements into product requests participate in testing and effectively negotiate and standardize best practices across the region.

Additional Information :

• Experience: 3 years of professional experience in high-growth tech logistics strategy consulting or investment banking. Experience in marketplace dynamics or operations optimization is a strong plus.

• Education: University degree in STEM Economics Business or a related quantitative field.

• Technical Fluency: Proficiency in Excel SQL and Looker is required to independently dive into the data uncover insights build robust models and track KPIs.

• Analytical Mindset & Ownership: You possess a hands-on mentality logical thinking skills and a constant drive to improve operational outcomes. You are comfortable effectively challenging the status quo.

• Communication: Exceptional English communication skills both written and spoken. You can explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders present to leadership and negotiate effectively.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time