Join us in rebuilding B2B retail and ending waste Did you know that 20% of all produced clothes are never worn? Become part of the smatch team to address this major ecological issue of excess stock mismanagement and change the course of the retail industry with us By joining our B2B Retail Marketplace team as Logistics Manager you will create a real and lasting impact for the environment while working hand-in-hand with the founders to unlock the $3tr retail excess stock market and experience a scaling venture from day 1 About the role As smatch continues to grow, we are looking for a Logistics Operations Specialist to streamline and optimise our logistics operations. This critical role involves managing day-to-day operational tasks, collaborating with external partners, suppliers, warehouses, and customers to ensure smooth and efficient coordination across all logistics functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in the seamless movement of goods, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Key Responsibilities Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinate and communicate effectively with external partners and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics operations, optimising workflows & meeting operational requirements while minimising delays and friction Logistics Operations: Organise the transportation, handling, storage, and other logistics services to meet operational requirements Compliance: Ensure adherence to customs, international trade, and regulatory requirements while monitoring and maintaining the integrity of the logistics chain Market Analysis: Assess and evaluate performance offers within the transport and logistics market to identify opportunities for improvement Documentation: Create and maintain all relevant documentation to support efficient processes, ensuring compliance and operational accuracy About you This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a hands-on mentality, who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Logistics expertise : You have 1-2 years of relevant experience or completed vocational training and a deep understanding of logistics operations, transportation, and process optimisation Ownership & responsibility : You are highly motivated to take responsibility for operational tasks and deliver results with minimal supervision Team collaboration : You excel in coordinating and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, external partners, and stakeholders Strong communication & negotiation skills : You can confidently engage with customers and partners in both German and English, maintaining effective relationships and facilitating smooth interactions Data-driven : You are analytical, with the ability to use data insights to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency Location : Germany What’s in it for you Competitive Salary : Receive a competitive salary package appreciating your impact at smatch with the benefit of participating in future value development. Dynamic Team Environment : Join a cross-functional, international, and diverse team. Participate in a variety of our monthly fun events, creating an enjoyable and connected workplace culture. Professional Growth Opportunities : Benefit from an annual personal development budget and from the hyper-growth trajectory, also regarding personal learning and increasing responsibility. Generous Vacation Package : Enjoy 27 vacation days annually, with an extra day for each year of service, up to 30 days, ensuring a strong work-life balance. Flexible Work Arrangements : Take advantage of flexible home office options and working hours that fit your lifestyle and personal needs. Active Lifestyle Benefits : Stay active and healthy with our partnership with UrbanSportsClub, offering a reduced rate for a variety of sports. About us The smatch team has set out to change the course of the retail industry by finding smarter, more sustainable ways to deal with excess stock: Our private, asset-light B2B marketplace for stock connects retailers and brands who want to discreetly switch channels of commerce partners. smatch’s DNA is a combination of tech, sustainability, and retail: we leverage real-time deep data insights with deep retail expertise to offer a new way to manage excess stock instead of destroying it. Our founders have deep retail and growth experience, led a multi-billion dollar IPO and a successful startup exit. With previous careers at leading strategy consulting firms, our founders have a strong background in building and commercialising and are looking for you as the skilled colleague for outstanding operations. To be considered for this role, please apply via the ‘Apply’ button only. While we appreciate your interest in our company, registering on our platform in addition to applying isn’t necessary unless you fit our customer base, and can unintentionally affect our internal processes, so we kindly ask you to refrain from doing so.