Senior Supply Chain And Logistics Business Development Manager

Summary

Join AUTO1 Group as our new Senior Logistics Business Development Manager and contribute to managing a Europe-wide network of over 200 logistics partners. You will be responsible for negotiating and managing contracts, leading tendering processes, overseeing logistics administration, and contributing to P&L targets. This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and managing cross-functional projects. We seek a candidate with a B.Sc./M.Sc. in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience. Remote work may be considered for the right candidate. We offer an international working environment, a dynamic startup culture, and an above-average corporate pension plan.

Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field, and 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and stay within budget
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage external partners independently
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in parcel logistics, automotive logistics, finished vehicle logistics, transportation, real estate, or network design
• Proficiency in other European languages
• Industry knowledge and an established network within automotive logistics or the delivery space

Benefits

• Remote work can be considered
• An international working environment with exciting national and international projects
• Our dynamic startup environment constantly offers new challenges for personal growth. Everything you do has a direct business impact
• Open communication and delivering results are more important to us than a dress code — wear whatever you want
• Your future is important to us, which is why we have an above-average corporate pension plan to top it off
• We offer 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