Last mile delivery manager

Bleckmann; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleckmann, a premier logistics partner for top fashion brands, is searching for a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner. This pivotal role involves managing strategic carrier relationships, optimizing costs, and leading a talented team in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in logistics strategy and procurement, coupled with strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Participation in strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in carrier management or logistics strategy.
• Proven record managing transport budgets.
• Experience with European and global carriers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable carrier strategy for growth.
• Manage €140M in annual carrier spend.
• Lead negotiations and improve operational KPIs.

Skills

Strategic negotiation

Vendor management

Budgeting

Process improvement

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Job description

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As a leading logistics partner for premium fashion brands including SKIMS, Patagonia, Karl Lagerfeld, and Stussy, Bleckmann is seeking a Last mile delivery Manager ( Carrier Manager) to strengthen and scale our global carrier strategy. With a group revenue approaching €1 billion and a transport budget of €200 million, the company’s focus is firmly on profitable growth. The Carrier Manager will report directly to the Transport Director and serve as a key member of the Transport Management Team. This role carries end-to-end responsibility for managing €140 million in annual spend across a diverse carrier portfolio of over 60 partners. The role combines strategic planning, negotiation, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership, while progressively building out a dedicated carrier team.

Activities

Carrier Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a scalable carrier strategy aligned with Bleckmann’s global transport objectives.

• Serve on the Transport Management Team, contributing to long-term planning and budget setting.

• Build and lead a high-performing carrier management team.

Spend Management & Negotiation

• Manage €140M in annual carrier spend.

• Lead rate negotiations with Procurement and Finance to achieve optimal cost-service balance.

• Present final agreements and decisions to the ExCo

• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) across all carriers, attending top 10 personally.

• Define, track, and improve SLAs and KPIs in collaboration with operational teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Linehaul Manager to optimize the linehaul network.

• Work with Onboarding and IT teams to drive technical integration (EDI/API).

• Coordinate with Sales/HoT on incentive structures that increase carrier leverage.

Budget Oversight & Analysis

• Work with Finance to track transport costs, forecast spend, and report variances.

• Support data-driven decision-making through carrier performance and cost analytics.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years of experience in carrier management, transport procurement, or logistics strategy.

• Proven track record managing large-scale transport budgets and vendor portfolios.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Master's is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic negotiation and vendor management.

• Strong financial acumen and budgeting capabilities.

• Process improvement and service-level optimization.

• Experience working with leading parcel and freight carriers in Europe and/or globally is a plus Leadership & Personal Skills

• Team leader with the ability to inspire and develop others.

• Confident communicator able to operate at Executive Committee level.

• Structured and analytical, yet pragmatic and solution-oriented.

• Hands-on mentality with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Communication & Languages

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch or other European languages is a plus.

• Skilled in reporting, business case development, and executive presentations is a plus

WHY JOIN BLECKMANN?

• Be at the forefront of fashion logistics innovation.

• Play a key role in a fast-growing, billion-euro business.

• Shape and build a small but high-impact, strategic team.

• Work in an entrepreneurial, dynamic, and supportive environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Distribution

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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