Senior Manager, Logistics Optimization (Quick Commerce)

FOODPANDA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Food vouchers

Equity opportunities

Pizza

Job summary

foodpanda Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager for Logistics Optimization to lead cross-market initiatives that improve delivery performance, cost efficiency, and customer experience across 16 markets in EU, APAC, and Turkey. You will partner with Product, Tech and Data teams to design scalable tools and drive execution with senior leaders.

You will own end-to-end delivery performance, influence prioritization, and guide regional and global stakeholders through data-driven narratives and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of logistics, operations, or similar roles in tech, mobility, or delivery.
• Experience leading complex, multi-market optimization initiatives at scale.
• Data-driven approach with SQL proficiency; capable of self-serve analytics.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across diverse markets and teams.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo; fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative/STEM field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term strategy for QCommerce logistics translating needs into scalable solutions.
• Influence prioritization and investment through data-driven business cases for senior leadership.
• Partner with Product, Tech and Data to shape tools, integrations and system capabilities.
• Translate complex operational data into clear insights and executive-ready narratives.
• Drive large-scale optimization initiatives with measurable cost, speed and reliability impact.
• Own end-to-end delivery performance, service levels and cost efficiency; identify risks.
• Coordinate with regional and local teams to ensure aligned execution.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SQL proficiency

Tableau Looker

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative/STEM field

Tools

Tableau

Looker

SQL

Job description

About the opportunity

As the Senior Manager - Logistics Optimization, you will report directly to the Head of Logistics Optimization and drive the execution and continuous improvement of fast, reliable, and cost-efficient logistics. You will play a key role in ensuring seamless delivery performance, enhancing customer experience, and supporting the growth of our QCommerce ecosystem across 16 markets in EU, APAC, and Turkey.

In this role, you will set direction for optimizing logistics of our QCommerce verticals, lead complex cross-functional initiatives, and act as a senior thought partner to regional and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the long-term strategy for QCommerce logistics, translating business and customer needs into scalable solutions and best practices




• Influence prioritization and investment decisions through data-driven insights and strong business cases for senior leadership




• Act as a senior partner to Product, Tech, and Data teams to shape tools, integrations, and system capabilities




• Translate complex operational data into clear insights, strategic recommendations, and executive-ready narratives




• Drive large-scale optimization initiatives and continuous improvement programs with measurable impact on cost, speed, and reliability




• Own end-to-end delivery performance, service levels, and cost efficiency, proactively identifying risks and opportunities




• Coordinate closely with regional and local logistics and QCommerce teams to ensure consistent execution and alignment of initiatives

What you need to be successful

• 7+ years of proven experience in logistics, operations, or similar roles within tech, mobility, or delivery industries




• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-market operations or optimization initiatives at scale




• Data-driven approach to problem-solving, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive data-backed decisions; experience with self-serve analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and SQL proficiency required




• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders




• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working across diverse markets and teams




• Comfortable challenging the status quo, adaptable and dynamic, thriving in fast-paced operational environments




• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English




• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or another quantitative/STEM-related field 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 around 65 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

Why foodpanda?

• Big impact, broad horizons: Shape initiatives across 16 markets in an evolving, growth-minded business.




• Good people, good ideas: Work with supportive leaders and collaborative teammates who empower you to make a difference.




• Flexibility with connection: Enjoy hybrid working alongside diverse, international colleagues.




• Work perks with a little extra: From free pizza and pandapro to food vouchers, flexible benefits and equity opportunities.