Just Eat Takeaway.com

Global Manager, Logistics Growth Expansion

Amsterdam, NH, NL

9 days ago
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Summary

Do you have a passion for solving complex problems and developing innovative solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a leading global tech company? Then keep reading.

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience.

Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About This Role

As a Global Manager within our Growth & Expansion team, you will lead the implementation and oversight of third-party logistics (3PL) carrier network. Reporting to our Senior Manager, Logistics Growth & Expansion, this role involves managing complex projects from initiation to delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders, and ensuring seamless integration with our existing operations. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our logistics network and driving operational efficiency.

These Are Some Key Ingredients To The Role

  • Lead and manage the full lifecycle of 3PL carrier implementation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and seamless execution.
  • Define a global strategy for our 3PLs in close collaboration with Product and Tech along with local markets and build business cases to drive adequate investments
  • Develop and manage project timelines for implementation and scale up of new 3PLs and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, operations, and technology, to gather requirements, define project scopes, and develop detailed project plans.
  • Oversee the rollout of new technology capabilities, ensuring operational teams and key partners are fully prepared and aligned on implementation strategies.
  • Partner with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, to set clear expectations, manage risks, and ensure timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as necessary and developing contingency plans.
  • Oversee the running and operational performance of 3PL carriers in relevant market, coach and build capabilities in the local teams to effectively manage the network performance.
  • Provide clear, consistent, and concise communication to senior executives and stakeholders, keeping them informed and aligned on progress, risks, and goals.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including project plans, risk assessments and best practise documentation for managing 3PLs and drive network performance
  • Become an expert in our logistics models, and utilise logistics knowledge to inform project decisions and optimize implementation strategies.

What will you bring to the table?

  • 5-7 years of Project/Program/Portfolio or Delivery Management experience with a focus on technology projects within logistics, supply chain, or other heavily operational industries.
  • Experience leading large cross-functional projects involving senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive, results-oriented and independent approach to translate strategic plans into tangible project outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience in the end-to-end implementation of third-party logistics carriers or similar complex logistics solutions.
  • A background in strategic planning, including the development of roadmaps for significant operational transformation initiatives.
  • Experience operating within a tech-based, global company, adept at collaborating with stakeholders across multiple time zones and navigating local requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to structure complex issues related to technology implementation in operational settings.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships and effectively conveying information to all levels, including senior executives.
  • A solid understanding of logistics operations and third-party logistics (3PL) management principles.

At JET, This Is On The Menu

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

More about us

Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at our career site where you can find people's stories, blogs, podcasts and more JET morsels.

Location: Amsterdam or London.

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