Logistics Manager

We are hiring a Logistics Manager to help scale Yepoda's global inbound logistics operations across air and ocean freight. In this hands-on role, you will own end-to-end shipment flow from manufacturing sites to warehouses, and balance strategic freight forwarder management with day-to-day operational execution.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end inbound logistics from manufacturing sites to warehouses, covering international air and ocean freight.
• Lead freight forwarder management, including rate negotiations, provider nominations, shipment bookings, service performance, and issue resolution.
• Ensure proactive shipment tracking and exception management, addressing delays, capacity constraints, documentation issues, and other logistics disruptions.
• Provide customs brokers with accurate and timely shipment, product, and commercial data required for customs clearance, and support resolution of clearance-related queries.
• Maintain accurate shipment, transport, and inventory movement data in the ERP system.
• Monitor and report key logistics KPIs, including freight cost, transit time, on-time delivery, and service-provider performance.
• Drive logistics optimization and operational excellence through strategic, data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement.
• Act as the main point of contact for logistics topics, coordinating with manufacturing sites, warehouses, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Min. 4 years of professional experience in an international logistics or supply chain environment.
• Good understanding of global transportation, Incoterms, and customs-related requirements.
• Commercial mindset with confidence in negotiations and supplier/service-provider discussions.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with ERP systems, data, KPIs, and Google Workspace.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and sound decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

What they offer

• Dynamic start-up environment with a passionate and dedicated team.
• Take on responsibility from day 1, with room for professional growth and advancement.
• Dog-friendly office in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg with free drinks and snacks.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Employee discounts on Yepoda products.
• Monthly benefits budget to spend on what fits your lifestyle through the Probonio app.