Description

At Seven Senders, we connect people and markets, making international shipping a simple matter.

We are the leading platform for cross-border parcel delivery in Europe. We support e-commerce companies in successfully implementing their growth and internationalization plans and connecting millions of consumers with their desired products. Whether the focus is on speed or cost efficiency, we provide direct access to Europe’s premier local carriers. Responsible for the daily end-to-end supply chain from the warehouse to the customer’s doorstep, we ensure the parcels reach their destination efficiently and reliably.

Our mission is to connect markets with unparalleled ease using our innovative platform, which combines the best European delivery services with local logistics expertise. Since Johannes Plehn and Thomas Hagemann founded the company in Berlin in 2015, we’ve grown into a dedicated team of over 220 professionals. Today, we’re proud to serve renowned clients such as ASOS, Shop Apotheke and Tamaris, continually advancing our journey as a European operating champion.

Job Description

As a team of three, we expand our carrier network and enhance solutions for our customers. In this role, you will acquire new logistics service providers across Europe and build strong commercial partnerships in freight forwarding. Our goal is to secure the best rates with top operational performance for our tailor-made cross-border logistics solutions.

The essence of your role

  • Being responsible for the strategic purchasing process of transport services (FTL, LTL, general cargo)
  • Managing the existing network of transport partners and supporting the development of our transport solutions
  • Conducting the performance reviews with your partners
  • Working closely across teams with our Supply Chain Planning, Freight Forwarding, and Parcel Logistics teams
  • Taking part in projects to optimise and automate processes

Qualifications

This is what you need to succeed

  • Education or experience in logistics
  • Experience in road freight transport, purchasing national and international land transport is a plus
  • Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset with a sense of ownership, and a genuine motivation to learn and grow within the logistics field
  • Good knowledge of MS Office products
  • Fluent English skills, German skills (min B2)

Additional Information

What we offer:

Flexible & Hybrid Work: Our office is at Alexanderplatz; we have a hybrid working model with flexible remote-office set-up and working hours. And if you wish, you can work from almost anywhere for up to 2 months per year.

Benefits: We offer company lunches twice per month, a corporate benefits platform, and German & English language courses .

Mission Zero: Climate-neutral and long-term impact. With our green initiatives, we are reaching climate neutrality for ourselves, and hopefully, we’re inspiring the entire logistics sector to join us to create a sustainable future.

Vibrant Culture & Community: We embody collaboration, open doors, and no-fuss results focus, and we are successful with our data-driven and efficient working approach. We like to celebrate and come together, and we strive for a workplace buzzing with energy and camaraderie, highlighted by regular team events, BBQs, and company-wide celebrations.

Inclusive Environment: We value diversity and welcome all applicants regardless of ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.