Logistics Performance & Inventory Optimization Lead

foodpanda; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

foodpanda in Lahore seeks a Manager, Logistics Performance and Support to strengthen rider supply chain backend, ensure inventory accuracy across regions, and oversee SAP Ariba procurement workflows. You will partner with Operations, Finance, and Procurement to drive data-driven improvements, budgeting, planning, and optimization while delivering end-to-end analysis of logistics metrics.

The role focuses on scalable processes, vendor coordination, and maintaining a high-fidelity link between

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Administration, or E-commerce Operations.
• Hands-on proficiency with Shopify Backend and SAP Ariba (or similar ERP/Procurement tools).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex trackers in Excel/Google Sheets, plus SQL and AI tools.
• Experience in the gig economy, Q-commerce, or fast-paced logistics environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the regional logistics team on specific projects
• Provide assistance to the local logistics director on deep dive into different metrics
• Overtime build solid understanding of the logistics domain and take optimisation initiatives with the support of regional team
• Local stakeholder engagement and management
• Oversee the end-to-end inventory backend ecosystem, ensuring data security through robust access protocols and maintaining a high-fidelity alignment between digital catalogs and physical inventory
• Lead cross-functional coordination with regional, Finance and Procurement teams to ensure logistical requirements are met timely and accurately according to forecasted demand
• Architect comprehensive inventory movement plans and vendor delivery schedules to ensure balanced stock distribution and zero operational downtime across all regions
• Utilize historical city-level consumption trends to project future demand for core assets, ensuring high availability of high-turnover items while minimizing obsolescence
• Champion the accuracy of the master Inventory Tracker by implementing audit mechanisms to identify and rectify data entry discrepancies, ensuring 100% system hygiene
• Drive cost-effectiveness by analyzing price fluctuations and negotiating competitive quotations with the Procurement team to maximize budget efficiency and ROI
• Govern the SAP Ariba workflow to ensure all Procurement Requests (PRs) are validated against market benchmarks and processed for timely executive approval
• Manage the strategic lifecycle of supply hub agreements, monitoring rental increments and expirations to ensure uninterrupted facility operations across the network
• Lead the lease renewal process in coordination with internal stakeholders to maintain a legally compliant and organized regional contract repository

Skills

Analytics

SQL

AI tools

Excel/Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics/Supply Chain/Business Admin

Tools

Shopify Backend

SAP Ariba

Job description

foodpanda in Lahore seeks a Manager, Logistics Performance and Support to strengthen rider supply chain backend, ensure inventory accuracy across regions, and oversee SAP Ariba procurement workflows. You will partner with Operations, Finance, and Procurement to drive data-driven improvements, budgeting, planning, and optimization while delivering end-to-end analysis of logistics metrics.

The role focuses on scalable processes, vendor coordination, and maintaining a high-fidelity link between