Your Role

HelloFresh is seeking to hire a data-driven Network Optimisation Manager to join our International Logistics team. This newly created role goes beyond traditional process management; it's about pioneering change and driving innovation in network planning and logistics optimisation for millions of customers across 16 countries.

As the business owner of the Network Optimisation domain, you will shape the future of planning within our operational network, developing and applying advanced tools and algorithmic models to address complex demand management challenges.

You will collaborate with multiple Global stakeholders, including local market teams, International Data, Product and Engineering teams, Operations Research, Data Science, and other supply chain domain teams. You will focus on orchestrating these multifaceted relationships to develop a cohesive function to drive improvements and efficiencies across our network, ensuring alignment and 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, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What You'll Do

As the Network Optimisation Manager at HelloFresh, your responsibilities will include:

• Own the Network Planning and Customer Order Allocation processes: Partner with the Operations Research team to develop and 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, and inventory levels at each DC.
• Holiday and Peak Management Strategies: Develop and deliver plans for managing our network during holidays to minimise customer impact while maintaining efficiency and responsiveness across our end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Innovative Demand Steering: Manage and influence customer demand to mitigate operational constraints. Integrate complex data sets, including forecasts, network and supply chain nodes, and commercial KPIs such as Average order rate, conversion and PC2, into an automated, hands-off solution that balances customer impact with supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborative Development and Operational Excellence: Work closely with local markets and International Data, Product and Engineering teams to define and implement new Supply Chain Optimisation solutions and act as a coordinating link among departments. Lead initiatives for network enhancement simulations, automate demand management processes and support the development of Logistics tools and services.

  Who You Are

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 Post Graduate degree, an MBA or a Project Management certification is a plus. Background in Operations Research, Management Science or Industrial Engineering is a big plus.
• At least three years of experience in a role within supply chain optimisation, demonstrating a track record of successful innovation and process improvement.
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics and project management, with a tech-savvy approach to understanding evolving industry practices.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and lead cross-functional teams, delivering results through collaboration and innovation.
• You are collaborative and 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, and 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 and a zest for action.
• You are ready to take on responsibility in a dynamic working environment starting on day one.
• You are fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking)
• International travel is a requirement of the role (<25%)

What we offer

• Comprehensive relocation assistance to move to Berlin plus visa application support (if applicable)
• A significant discount on your weekly HelloFresh box
• Annual learning and development budget to attend conferences or purchase educational resources plus access to the HelloFresh Academy
• Mental health support, including Headspace subscription and access to qualified therapists through Spill
• Budget for home office supplies
• Monthly transportation budget through Rydes app 
• Working parents support
• Additional perks include: Annual German language budget, discounts for John Reed gyms & Urban Sports Club, regular company events, fresh fruit & free drinks in the office, in-house yoga classes, weekly discount on the Convini vending machine in the office
• Hybrid working model (option to work from home for up to 50% if preferred) 
• Sabbatical leave option after 18 months of being with HelloFresh
• HelloFresh Pension Scheme that is subsidized with 20% on top
• A diverse and vibrant international environment of 90+ different nationalities
• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase

About HelloFresh

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!

Since our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub, Berlin, we’ve become the world's leading meal kit provider, delivering to over 4.2 million households worldwide in 15 countries across 3 continents. 

Are you up for the challenge?

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

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days. 

We are HelloFresh

At HelloFresh we embrace and welcome diversity and we currently employ over 15,000 individuals globally who contribute to this. We employ individuals based on their ability to perform a job rather than on the basis of their: race, national origin, color, caste, social origin or position, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political opinion, marital status or any other characteristic. We encourage everyone to apply and will give everyone equal consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer – everyone is welcome at our table.