sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.
We are a growing team looking for an Operations Manager (Carrier Capacity Focus) in the Operations Department to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Riga office, on-site.
WHAT YOU WILL DO …
- Find and secure suitable carriers for customer shipments, ensuring the required capacity and service level
- Coordinate transports and loads with carriers, negotiate freight rates and ensure smooth execution of deliveries
- Be the first point of contact for our carriers and build strong, long-term relationships with our logistics partners
- Monitor transport performance and KPIs, including on-time delivery, transit times and delivery exceptions
- Identify and investigate the root causes of delivery issues and take proactive measures to improve performance
- Manage operational processes related to carrier capacity and ensure customer requirements are successfully fulfilled
- Continuously expand our carrier network by identifying and onboarding new reliable transport partners
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR …
- An interest in logistics and transportation — previous experience in logistics is a plus, but not required
- Motivation to learn and develop in a fast-paced logistics environment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while also working independently
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Resilience and the ability to stay calm and solution-oriented under pressure
- Fluency in English is a must
WHY CHOOSE SENNDER …
We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.
Dynamic Scale-Up sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale-up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face-to-face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.
Put Your Stamp on the Industry We operate in a complex and ever-changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands-on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.
Employee Well-Being We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.
Your Growth, Rewarded We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long-term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!
Vibrant Workspaces Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.
We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.
