PURPOSE OF THE JOB
As a leading logistics partner for premium fashion brands including SKIMS, Patagonia, Karl Lagerfeld, and Stussy, Bleckmann is seeking a Last mile delivery Manager ( Carrier Manager) to strengthen and scale our global carrier strategy. With a group revenue approaching €1 billion and a transport budget of €200 million, the company’s focus is firmly on profitable growth. The Carrier Manager will report directly to the Transport Director and serve as a key member of the Transport Management Team. This role carries end-to-end responsibility for managing €140 million in annual spend across a diverse carrier portfolio of over 60 partners. The role combines strategic planning, negotiation, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership, while progressively building out a dedicated carrier team.
Activities
Carrier Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and execute a scalable carrier strategy aligned with Bleckmann’s global transport objectives.
• Serve on the Transport Management Team, contributing to long-term planning and budget setting.
• Build and lead a high-performing carrier management team.
Spend Management & Negotiation
• Manage €140M in annual carrier spend.
• Lead rate negotiations with Procurement and Finance to achieve optimal cost-service balance.
• Present final agreements and decisions to the ExCo
Carrier Relationship & Performance Management
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) across all carriers, attending top 10 personally.
• Define, track, and improve SLAs and KPIs in collaboration with operational teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Linehaul Manager to optimize the linehaul network.
• Work with Onboarding and IT teams to drive technical integration (EDI/API).
• Coordinate with Sales/HoT on incentive structures that increase carrier leverage.
Budget Oversight & Analysis
• Work with Finance to track transport costs, forecast spend, and report variances.
• Support data-driven decision-making through carrier performance and cost analytics.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience & Education
• Minimum 5 years of experience in carrier management, transport procurement, or logistics strategy.
• Proven track record managing large-scale transport budgets and vendor portfolios.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Master's is a plus.
Core Competencies
• Strategic negotiation and vendor management.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting capabilities.
• Process improvement and service-level optimization.
• Experience working with leading parcel and freight carriers in Europe and/or globally is a plus Leadership & Personal Skills
• Team leader with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Confident communicator able to operate at Executive Committee level.
• Structured and analytical, yet pragmatic and solution-oriented.
• Hands-on mentality with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Communication & Languages
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch or other European languages is a plus.
• Skilled in reporting, business case development, and executive presentations is a plus
WHY JOIN BLECKMANN?
• Be at the forefront of fashion logistics innovation.
• Play a key role in a fast-growing, billion-euro business.
• Shape and build a small but high-impact, strategic team.
• Work in an entrepreneurial, dynamic, and supportive environment.