Supply Chain & Logistics Business Development Manager

About the role

The data-driven network logistics department has the main task to manage a Europe-wide network of more than 200 logistics partners. As our new Logistics Business Development Manager, you will work proactively with a great team of dynamic, innovative, and motivated people in our headquarters in Berlin.

What you'll do

• Own the negotiation, execution, and management of contracts with suppliers, landlords, and partners, aligning them with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead the entire tendering process for new logistics solutions, from preparing tender documents to evaluating proposals and implementation.
• Oversee the logistics administration system, ensuring efficient management of information and processes.
• Contribute to achieving P&L targets by managing costs and providing detailed reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, and develop expertise in your areas of responsibility.
• Manage cross-functional, data-driven projects with the aim of exceeding expectations and driving business improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving service quality within the logistics network.

What you'll need

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or another related field of study.
• Passion for moving tasks forward, taking full ownership of projects, and leadership skills that inspire the people you work with.
• Ability to manage priorities simultaneously to meet time-sensitive deadlines while staying within budget.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to summarize quantitative concepts into a digestible format.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with external partners and manage them independently.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in parcel logistics, automotive logistics, finished vehicle logistics, transportation, real estate, or network design.
• Other European languages (especially German, French, Spanish, Italian).
• Industry knowledge and existing network of contacts within automotive logistics or delivery space.

What they offer

• Above-average corporate pension plan.
• Discounts on well-known brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple, and Sky, as well as discounts on vehicles for you, your family, and your friends.