Manager, Logistics Planning and Admin

About the role

foodpanda is hiring a Manager, Logistics Planning and Admin to oversee the operational foundation of our rider supply chain. You will manage inventory accuracy, procurement workflows, and warehouse efficiency while bridging the gap between local operations, finance, and procurement departments.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the regional logistics group on specific projects and optimization initiatives.
• Support the local logistics director by analyzing performance metrics and logistics data.
• Manage the end-to-end inventory backend, ensuring digital records match physical stock levels.
• Coordinate with finance and procurement to align logistics needs with demand forecasts.
• Create inventory movement plans and vendor delivery schedules to prevent operational gaps.
• Forecast demand for core assets using historical city-level consumption trends.
• Maintain the master inventory tracker through regular audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Analyze price changes and negotiate with procurement to improve budget efficiency.
• Handle SAP Ariba workflows, validating procurement requests against market rates.
• Manage supply hub lease agreements, including renewals and rental tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in E-commerce operations, supply chain administration, or logistics.
• Practical experience with Shopify Backend and SAP Ariba or similar ERP and procurement software.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for managing complex data trackers.
• Ability to manage local stakeholders and work within cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in Q-commerce, the gig economy, or fast-paced logistics sectors.

Skills & tools

• SAP Ariba
• Shopify Backend
• Excel
• Google Sheets
• Inventory management
• Procurement
• Data analysis

Practical notes

foodpanda is a brand under the Delivery Hero Group, which operates in approximately 65 countries. Delivery Hero is headquartered in Berlin and has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 as part of the MDAX index.