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Senior Strategic Partner Manager DE/PL(m/w/x)
Managing end-to-end partner operations for e-commerce in Germany and Poland. 5+ years in operations, logistics, or consulting required. 30 vacation days, paid sabbatical every three years.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, consulting, or fast-growth startup
- Exposure to commercial partner management and operational/network performance
- People leadership experience (direct reports, mentoring, matrix leadership)
- Ability to set direction, coach, and hold others to a high bar
- Track record managing commercial relationships end-to-end with external partners
- Experience negotiating contracts and driving cost reduction
- Comfort with operational details (site performance, SLAs, root-cause analysis)
- Enjoyment of warehouse floor or sorting center work
- Ownership mentality and independent decision-making
- Treating business as own
- Strong analytical skills
- Confidence using data for negotiations, partner conversations, and operational decisions
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in German
Tasks
- Manage end-to-end partner operations in Germany and Poland
- Oversee delivery, freight, and fulfillment partner portfolio
- Negotiate with strategic carrier and fulfillment partners
- Drive cost efficiency while maintaining service quality
- Set strategic vision for DE/PL network
- Identify and address capability gaps
- Lead and develop a team of two
- Set clear targets for team members
- Coach team on commercial and operational topics
- Remove blockers for team success
- Drive operational performance with Special Operations Manager
- Manage commercial performance with Junior Strategic Partner Manager
- Conduct business reviews with key partners
- Represent Hive Operations internally and externally
- Serve as primary escalation point for DE/PL Ops topics
- Engage with Growth Team and Merchant Care
- Coordinate with carriers, 3PLs, and fulfillment partners
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Fluent
Benefits
Bonuses & Incentives
- Equity incentive plan
Modern Equipment
- MacBook or laptop of choice
- Extra monitor or headphones
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days per year
Workation & Sabbatical
- Paid 20-day sabbatical every three years
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
Snacks & Drinks
- Free drinks and snacks at offices
Team Events
- Regular team events
- Company-wide offsites
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Senior Strategic Partner Manager DE/PL(m/w/x)
Managing end-to-end partner operations for e-commerce in Germany and Poland. 5+ years in operations, logistics, or consulting required. 30 vacation days, paid sabbatical every three years.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, consulting, or fast-growth startup
- Exposure to commercial partner management and operational/network performance
- People leadership experience (direct reports, mentoring, matrix leadership)
- Ability to set direction, coach, and hold others to a high bar
- Track record managing commercial relationships end-to-end with external partners
- Experience negotiating contracts and driving cost reduction
- Comfort with operational details (site performance, SLAs, root-cause analysis)
- Enjoyment of warehouse floor or sorting center work
- Ownership mentality and independent decision-making
- Treating business as own
- Strong analytical skills
- Confidence using data for negotiations, partner conversations, and operational decisions
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in German
Tasks
- Manage end-to-end partner operations in Germany and Poland
- Oversee delivery, freight, and fulfillment partner portfolio
- Negotiate with strategic carrier and fulfillment partners
- Drive cost efficiency while maintaining service quality
- Set strategic vision for DE/PL network
- Identify and address capability gaps
- Lead and develop a team of two
- Set clear targets for team members
- Coach team on commercial and operational topics
- Remove blockers for team success
- Drive operational performance with Special Operations Manager
- Manage commercial performance with Junior Strategic Partner Manager
- Conduct business reviews with key partners
- Represent Hive Operations internally and externally
- Serve as primary escalation point for DE/PL Ops topics
- Engage with Growth Team and Merchant Care
- Coordinate with carriers, 3PLs, and fulfillment partners
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Fluent
Benefits
Bonuses & Incentives
- Equity incentive plan
Modern Equipment
- MacBook or laptop of choice
- Extra monitor or headphones
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days per year
Workation & Sabbatical
- Paid 20-day sabbatical every three years
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
Snacks & Drinks
- Free drinks and snacks at offices
Team Events
- Regular team events
- Company-wide offsites
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About the Company
Hive
Industry
Logistics
Description
The company empowers brands to excel in digital commerce through an innovative operations platform.
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