The role

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever. Since our 2011 founding in Europes vibrant tech hub, Berlin, weve become the world's leading meal kit provider, delivering to households worldwide in multiple countries.

Our diverse employees are the heart & soul of our diverse, fast-paced & dynamic environment where innovation & smart, fast action is encouraged.

Were passionate about bringing dinner inspiration to everyday Australians & Kiwis. In addition to our meal kit delivery brands HelloFresh and EveryPlate, the group also includes prepared meal delivery services with YouFoodz and our national National Refrigerated Courier Service, Be Cool.

HelloFresh is seeking to hire a data-driven Senior Logistics Manager to join our AU Downstream Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Director of Downstream Supply Chain, this newly created role goes beyond traditional process management; it's about pioneering change & driving innovation in network planning & logistics optimisation for thousands of customers across Australia. 

You will closely collaborate with multiple stakeholders; International Logistics, Data, Product & Engineering teams, local fulfillment, & our logistics line haul & last mile provider. You will focus on orchestrating these multifaceted relationships to develop a cohesive function to drive improvements & efficiencies across our network, ensuring alignment & synergy in pursuit of HelloFresh's overarching business goals.

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many ways to develop skills, & we love diverse experiences! So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What youll do

• Own the Network Planning & Customer Order Allocation processes: Partner with the Operations Research team to develop & apply algorithmic solutions to design efficient shipping networks from distribution centres to customers & focusing on minimising the total cost of ownership. Handle order allocation strategies, considering factors like meal swapping, logistic costs, & service constraints at each DC.
• Small Team Management: Lead a team of agile, high-performers handling a wide spectrum of topics, from daily network operations, critical incident resolution, through to delivering strategic business priorities. 
• Holiday & Peak Management Strategies: Develop & deliver plans for managing our network during holidays to minimise customer impact while maintaining efficiency & responsiveness across our end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Innovative Demand Steering: Manage & influence customer demand to mitigate operational constraints. Integrate complex data sets, including forecasts, network & supply chain nodes, & commercial KPIs such as Average order rate, conversion & operational cost efficiency, into an automated, hands-off solution that balances customer impact with supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborative Development & Operational Excellence: Work closely with stakeholder teams to define & implement new Supply Chain Optimisation solutions & act as a coordinating link among departments. Lead initiatives for network enhancement simulations, automate demand management processes & support the development of Logistics tools & services.

What youll bring

You are a highly skilled professional with experience applying complex data sets to solve supply chain management scenarios. Your qualifications include:

• A Scientific or Engineering Bachelor degree, a Project Management certification is a plus. Background in Operations or Logistics is a big plus.
• At least three years of experience in a role within supply chain optimisation, demonstrating a track record of successful innovation & process improvement.
• Proficiency in data analytics & project management, with a tech-savvy approach to understanding evolving industry practices. 
• Proven ability to develop relationships & lead cross-functional teams, delivering results through collaboration & innovation.
• You are collaborative & influential: you can work with multiple stakeholders to influence them toward a winning strategy that achieves a common goal.
• You demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset: you thrive in fast-paced environments, make sense of ambiguous situations, & enjoy taking on new responsibilities. You generate new ideas that make a measurable business impact.
• You are a results-oriented doer with a hands-on mentality & a zest for action.
• You are ready to take on responsibility in a dynamic working environment starting on day one.
• Full Australian Drivers License.
• Able to travel domestically (AU/NZ) for short periods of time (on average, one trip per month).

What we offer

• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase.
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh boxes.
• Free access to Headspace.
• HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development.
• A diverse & vibrant international environment, with offices in 17 countries.

Start Date: Immediately Available - can wait a notice period

Duration: Full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia.

Location: Chippendale &/or Pemulwuy, New South Wales (with requirement for travel within ANZ)

Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations & earliest starting date.