Senior Manager, Rider Supply Chain

About the role

As a Senior Manager, Rider Supply Chain within our functional team, you will own and drive the end‑to‑end rider gear supply chain across 16 global markets for our three brands (foodora, foodpanda, and yemeksepeti).

Key responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting & Planning: Own regional gear forecasting and production, providing high‑accuracy inputs to procurement and local teams to ensure optimal gear availability.
• Inventory & Order Management: Manage inventory levels across multiple storage locations, driving replenishment strategies that minimise out‑of‑stock risk while optimising holding costs.
• Logistics Operations: Oversee regional logistics for equipment storage, fulfillment, and cross‑border distribution across regional hubs.
• Supplier & 3PL Partnership: Manage relationships with 3PL warehouse partners, freight forwarders, and equipment suppliers; support supplier tenders, evaluate vendor performance, and enforce strict quality standards.
• Automation & Process Optimization: Lead supply‑chain automation projects (e.g., n8n workflows) to streamline order dispatches, reduce manual workloads, and accelerate rider onboarding.
• Standardization & Product Innovation: Collaborate with suppliers and local teams to produce and field‑test custom equipment, consolidating brand assortments, enhancing gear durability, and driving cost savings.
• Brand awareness: Contribute to increasing brand positioning through rider branding initiatives.
• Compliance & Financial Reporting: Coordinate with finance, legal, and tax teams to report rider gear flows, ensure import/export compliance, and manage local regulations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics operations.
• Hands‑on experience with supply chain planning, ERP systems (SAP, Ariba), Shopify, and workflow automation tools (e.g., n8n).
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional, multi‑market initiatives across Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Regional teams.
• Demonstrated success in automating manual workflows to drive operational scalability and generate cost efficiencies.
• Strong background in supplier management, transport/warehouse/supplier tenders, and international customs and logistics coordination.
• Highly adaptable with strong problem‑solving abilities, detail‑oriented execution under pressure, and strong intercultural communication skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English; additional regional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• SAP
• Ariba
• Shopify
• n8n