Senior Transport & Carrier Manager - Retail & E-Commerce; f​/m​/d

As Senior Transport & Carrier Manager (f/m/d), you will take strategic end-to-end ownership of KoRo's European logistics network - from freight forwarding (FTL / LTL) to our food retail partners' distribution centers to B2C parcel delivery. In this key role, you will shape our carrier strategy across 14 markets, optimize delivery experience, and drive operational excellence as we scale across Europe.

• Strategic Carrier Ownership: You act as the primary owner for all Freight Forwarder and Parcel Carrier relationships across 14 European countries, driving operational stability and scalability.

• Commercial Steering & Tenders: You lead upcoming parcel carrier and freight forwarder tenders, own contract management, and conduct negotiations to ensure cost efficiency and high performance.

• Performance & CX Assurance: You monitor international delivery quality, enforce strict SLAs, lead regular partner performance reviews, and optimize Direct Injections and linehauls to reduce transit times.

• Financial & Cost Control: You take full accountability for the freight budget - one of our biggest P&L lines - establishing rigorous invoice verification processes, tracking market cost drivers, and eliminating billing errors.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: You collaborate closely with Retail Ops, Customer Service, Finance, and Warehouses to resolve operational flow issues while guiding and mentoring working students.

• Must have:
  Hands-on experience in food retail deliveries to major retailers in DE, FR, or IT (e.g., Edeka, Carrefour, Conad), including deliveries to central warehouses, direct-to-store, and retailer compliance requirements.

• Proven track record in managing freight forwarders (FTL / LTL / groupage) as well as leading complex carrier tenders and contract negotiations.

• Strong analytical capabilities:
  You are experienced in budget ownership, KPI steering, and advanced Excel / Google Sheets, with a strong interest in AI tools and process improvements

• Assertive negotiation and communication skills:
  You demonstrate sound business judgment, high ownership, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent English skills (written and spoken) are required;
  German, French, or Italian language skills are a plus.

• Based in Berlin, Frankfurt area, or Italy with regular business travel.

• Smart Working & Flexibility: Flexible working hours, hybrid work, and 20 days of workation. We trust you to take ownership: you deliver on our shared goals and structure your day in the way that works best for you. You'll also start with 28 days of vacation, increasing by one additional day per year of tenure (capped at 30 days), so you always have time to recharge.

• Growth & Setup: A structured onboarding plan to get you started, plus a dedicated development budget for your personal and professional growth. You'll also receive your own Mac Book and a fully equipped office setup with monitors and height-adjustable desks.

• KoRo Life & Extras: Free snacks and barista coffee in the office, 20% discount in the KoRo Online-Shop, and exclusive perks with partner companies. On top of that, a fully funded BVG ticket (Jobticket), a subsidy for your fitness membership (Urban Sports Club, Hansefit, or FitX), and a company pension scheme (bAV) via Ginkgo.

• Shared Moments: Regular team events and company parties to celebrate milestones and successes together.

For us, it's not just about the what, but above all about the how. You'll be a perfect fit for us if you have the following mindset:

• You take initiative and ownership. You don't wait for a perfect brief or a mandate to get started. When you see an opportunity, a risk, or something that can be…