Senior Manager, Logistics Optimization (Quick Commerce)

About the role

foodpanda, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is looking for a Senior Manager, Logistics Optimization (Quick Commerce). Reporting directly to the Head of Logistics Optimization, you will drive fast, reliable and cost-efficient logistics across 16 markets in the EU, APAC and Turkey, setting direction for the QCommerce verticals and acting as a senior thought partner to regional and global stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Define the long-term strategy for QCommerce logistics, turning business and customer needs into scalable solutions and best practices.
• Influence prioritization and investment decisions through data-driven insights and strong business cases for senior leadership.
• Act as a senior partner to Product, Tech and Data teams to shape tools, integrations and system capabilities.
• Translate complex operational data into clear insights, strategic recommendations and executive-ready narratives.
• Drive large-scale optimization initiatives and continuous improvement programs with measurable impact on cost, speed and reliability.
• Own end-to-end delivery performance, service levels and cost efficiency, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate closely with regional and local logistics and QCommerce teams to ensure consistent execution.

Required profile

• 7+ years of proven experience in logistics, operations or similar roles within tech, mobility or delivery industries.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-market operations or optimization initiatives at scale.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, including influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience working across diverse markets and teams, and comfort challenging the status quo in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or another quantitative/STEM field is a plus.

Required skills

• Data-driven approach, with experience using self-serve analytics tools such as Tableau and Looker.
• SQL proficiency.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

What we offer

• Hybrid working alongside international colleagues.
• Free pizza and pandapro, food vouchers and flexible benefits.
• Equity opportunities.