Lyon Transport & Carrier Operations Lead

Everoad by sennder; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

sennder is seeking a Transport and Carrier Operations Manager to join the Lyon office and lead carrier negotiations, load assignments, and contractual relationships. The role focuses on developing supply chain solutions and maintaining partner networks to support customer go‑to‑market strategies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2 years in road freight, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in a road freight role and experience as a Freight Forwarder, Operations Representative, or Transport Manager.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written), Spanish/Italian can be a plus.
• Entrepreneurial character and international mindset.
• Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others.
• Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Responsabilités

• Develop supply chain solutions in order to effectively support our customer go-to-market strategy
• Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically, seeking input to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions
• Maintain and grow relationships with customer and carrier accounts identifying opportunities for additional collaboration
• Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, and build new carrier relationships
• Conduct calls with carriers to determine carrier availability, commitment, and negotiate transportation rates
• Ensure that specific customer load requirements are met on committed and/or ad-hoc shipments
• Identifies backup carriers for critical situations
• Study and understand market trends and seasonality
• Aware of and is aligned with the branch strategy and vision
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Connaissances

English communication

Negotiation

Teamwork under deadlines

Entrepreneurial mindset

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Description du poste

sennder is seeking a Transport and Carrier Operations Manager to join the Lyon office and lead carrier negotiations, load assignments, and contractual relationships. The role focuses on developing supply chain solutions and maintaining partner networks to support customer go‑to‑market strategies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2 years in road freight, and strong English communication skills.