Supply Chain Operations Director
Vor 5 Tagen
As a key member of the Vanilla Steel team, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end logistics process for transporting steel products. This includes managing relationships with third-party carriers, negotiating competitive rates, and ensuring timely deliveries.
About UsWe are a leading B2B marketplace for industrial metals across Europe, dedicated to transforming the multi-billion-euro metal trading industry with seamless digital solutions.
Our mission is to increase liquidity, accelerate transactions, reduce scrapping rates, and enhance buying convenience for hundreds of steel and metal distributors across the continent.
We're a lean team of young, international, and passionate talents who have recently reached breakeven and are gearing up for the next phase of growth.
Job DescriptionThis role offers a unique opportunity to join an exciting early-stage startup as a Supply Chain Operations Director.
You will work closely with the operations team to align logistics strategies with business objectives and ensure that all regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies related to transportation and logistics are met.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the logistics process from booking to delivery, including tracking and payment of shipments via third-party carriers.
- Obtaining and evaluating quotes from third-party carriers, negotiating competitive rates, and selecting the best options based on cost, reliability, and service quality.
- Maintaining strong relationships with freight carriers and logistics providers to ensure consistent service levels and resolve any operational issues.
- Monitoring shipment progress, troubleshooting delays, and communicating proactively with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely deliveries.
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in truck logistics, preferably within the steel or manufacturing industry.
- Experience with truck and freight logistics, including an understanding of incoterms and risk transfer.
- Familiarity with legal requirements regarding regional and export shipments and respective documentation.
- Understanding of steel product handling and transportation requirements.
- Familiarity with truck & freight rate structures and carrier selection processes.
- Experience with handling customer claims in a physical goods / trading environment.
- Proficiency in logistics management software (TMS) and ERP systems, advanced knowledge in Excel/Google Sheets.
- Strong negotiation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Visibility and impact with full responsibility for the logistics function as a key driver for transaction growth and scale enablement.
- A fast-paced yet vibrant and collaborative culture with emphasis on customer focus, innovation, entrepreneurship, and teamplay.
- A flexible hybrid office-remote work model to balance team collaboration and deep work.
- A competitive compensation package, estimated to be around €80,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Company benefits, including Urban Sports Club membership and BVG monthly card.
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