Senior Manager (m/w/x) Network Design

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe.
Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.
Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue.

Job Description

Supply Chain Network Design

• Analyze current supply chain infrastructure, including distribution centers, transportation routes, and inventory locations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the existing network and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement a future‑state network design that maximizes operational efficiency, enhances customer service levels, and minimizes total landed costs.

Network Optimization

• Utilize advanced modeling and simulation tools to analyze various scenarios, such as changing customer demand patterns, new market entry, or shifts in sourcing strategies.
• Optimize the supply chain network to ensure flexibility, scalability, and resilience in response to changing market dynamics.

Cost and Risk Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive cost analysis, including transportation costs, warehousing expenses, inventory carrying costs, and overall network operating costs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through network optimization, consolidation, or outsourcing.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain network, such as single points of failure, geopolitical instability, or natural disasters.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, procurement, sales, and finance, to understand their requirements and incorporate them into the network design.
• Engage with external partners, such as suppliers, carriers, and service providers, to ensure alignment and coordination in executing the supply chain network strategy.

Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate the performance of the supply chain network. Regularly analyze network performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Innovation and Sustainability

• Foster innovation, incorporate sustainability, and set audacious goals for the supply chain network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree will be a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization.
• 3+ years of experience leading change management and efficiencies in an industry with large logistics spend, across multiple complex distribution channels.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, compliance standards, and risk management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skill, enabling data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and shifting operational priorities in a fast‑paced and changing project environment.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and deliver cross‑functional projects (leadership experience in such environment will be a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal English skills to successfully communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization (Russian skills/multilingual proficiency will be a plus).

Nice to have

• Proficiency in supply chain management systems (e.g., ERP, WMS) and optimization software (e.g., Llamasoft, IBM ILOG CPLEX).
• Previous experience in the automotive or e‑commerce industry.

Additional Information

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience.
• Fast growing international company with stable employment.
• Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday.
• Mental Wellbeing Program with OpenUP.
• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e‑learning platform) and coaching.
• Referral Program with attractive incentives.