Transportation Network Manager

Saltz; Berlin; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative company is seeking a Transport Network Manager to join its rapidly expanding logistics team. This pivotal role involves managing carrier relationships, optimizing performance metrics, and leveraging data analytics to enhance transportation efficiency. You will collaborate with diverse internal teams to ensure seamless execution of logistics plans while supporting long-term network optimization. With opportunities for international travel and a chance to shape the logistics network across Europe, this position is perfect for those with a proactive mindset and a passion for driving improvements in a fast-paced startup environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

International travel opportunities

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work closely with founders

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in transportation and logistics.
• Strong knowledge of transportation practices and systems.

Aufgaben

• Manage carrier performance and relationships through KPIs.
• Develop performance standards and implement improvements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Carrier Performance Management

Logistics Systems Knowledge

Supply Chain Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

Logistics Management Software

Jobbeschreibung

Hundreds of top chefs use Saltz to buy premium produce directly from farms, without any middlemen, enjoying a broader assortment, lower prices, and fresher products.

Saltz is growing rapidly, including our logistics network. We are looking for an experienced individual to join us in building an international transportation network!

Tasks

This role is responsible for identifying, qualifying, onboarding, and managing existing carriers’ performance to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable transportation network.

The role requires a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills to evaluate carrier performance, negotiate contracts, and drive continuous improvements in service levels, transit times, and logistics efficiency.

The Transport Network Manager will collaborate with internal teams, including sales, tech, and purchasing, to ensure seamless execution of transportation plans. Beyond daily carrier relationship management, this position focuses on long-term network optimization, leveraging data analytics, market trends, and industry best practices to enhance carrier engagement, mitigate risks, and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Responsibilities:
• Manage carrier performance & relationships by establishing and tracking KPIs such as on-time pickup, delivery, cold chain compliance, utilization, and costs. Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews to address service gaps and identify improvement areas. Serve as the primary contact for strategic carrier partners to foster long-term relationships.
• Develop and implement performance standards (financial, operational, cold chain), create reports, and work with teams and service providers to meet performance targets.
• Support carrier dispute resolution and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies to mitigate transportation risks.
• Remote work with regular domestic and international travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics with 5+ years of experience in transportation.
• Knowledge of key transportation practices, systems, and procedures.
• Proven experience in logistics/transportation systems, with strong performance metrics driving network improvements.
• FM/MM/LM knowledge & experience; international import/export knowledge (Air, Ocean) is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of securing favorable carrier contracts.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and international travel opportunities.
• Opportunity to work closely with founders who’ve built and sold successful companies.
• Chance to shape Saltz’s logistics network across Europe.
• Role in a fast-growing startup where your impact matters.

Saltz is rapidly expanding, and you will be among the first to join our logistics team. Our current team has worked together for the past eight years, building a company of over 200 employees before selling to Canada’s largest tech firm.

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