Senior Manager Logistics Analytics

foodpanda Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Corporate Office); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider is looking for a Senior Manager, Logistics Analytics in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing a team to derive logistics insights aimed at optimizing operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data analytics, particularly in logistics and supply chain fields, with strong SQL and analytical skills. This position offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Professional development opportunities

Regular company and team events

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibility from day one

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, with leadership experience in analytics.
• 3+ years in logistics, supply chain, or operations analytics with a focus on efficiency.
• Familiarity with operations research, demand/supply forecasting, and A/B experimentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts to develop data solutions optimizing logistics operations.
• Conduct data analysis using SQL and tools to improve logistics performance.
• Provide reports on logistics KPIs to management, offering insights for efficiency gains.

Skills

Advanced SQL skills

Data visualization platform experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Job description

As the Senior Manager, Logistics Analytics you will lead a team responsible for providing in-depth logistics insights, from geographical operations and fleet performance to delivery efficiency and cost optimization. You will work closely with the Logistics, Service Operations teams as well as other analytics teams to ensure that data-driven decision‑making supports our scaling needs and improves customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Managing, guiding and growing a team of 3-6 analysts to develop actionable insights and data solutions that optimize logistics operations, reducing costs, and improving delivery times.
• Lead the team in building, maintaining data self‑serve solutions and defining metrics for platform productivity, delivery speed, and logistics costs to support day‑to‑day and strategic logistics decisions.
• Collaborating with logistics and service operations teams to improve processes, such as route optimization, fleet utilization, and last‑mile delivery efficiency.
• Conducting hands‑on data analysis, using SQL and analytics tools, to support deep dives into logistics performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with analytics engineering to implement data models that accelerate time to insights, enhance data self‑serve, facilitate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and operational capacity management.
• Providing regular reports on logistics KPIs to senior management, with insights into key trends, issues, and areas for operational efficiency gains.
• Strategic partnership with domain logistics directors to shape the analytics roadmap and own the outcomes in a fast paced environment.
• Providing analytical thought leadership on key strategic topics, enabling better decision making through impact quantification and pushing a data driven culture forward.
• Managing complex analytical projects end to end, communicating updates/outcomes to senior leadership.

Find out more about our Data Analytics folks here:

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Around 10 years of experience as a Data Analyst, with proven record of leading teams and growing other analytics professionals.
• Around 3 years of experience or more in logistics, supply chain, or operations analytics, with a proven track record of delivering insights to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience in forecasting and optimization.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data findings into clear recommendations for logistics stakeholders.
• Familiarity with operations research, fleet management, inventory planning, A/B experimentation, demand/supply forecasting and warehouse operations is a plus.

Who we are

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

What's in it for you

What we offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.