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Carrier Manager - Amsterdam

sennder Technologies GmbH

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Road freight logistics
Freight forwarding
Strategic sourcing
Carrier management
Negotiation
Relationship management
Supply chain solutions
Market analysis
Lead generation
Data analysis
Communication
Problem-solving
Project management
Logistics automation
Commercial acumen

Job Description

sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.

We are a growing team looking for a Carrier Manager to join our Carriers department to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Amsterdam office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO …

The Carrier Manager is a member of the Amsterdam team and maintains responsibility for growing sennder’s share of business with our carrier partners, deepening strategic supplier relationships. This individual will work as the supply sourcing architect for dedicated deals for both new business and our incumbent customer base, while increasing the technology adoption of our supply partners and thereby improving the automation and efficiency of the team. In this role you will:

  • Own the growth and engagement of the strategic carrier pool, building long-term partnerships through regular virtual and in-person meetings and Monthly Business Reviews
  • Research new carriers, generate leads, and build relationships. Identify backup carriers for critical situations
  • Confirm carrier availability and commitment, negotiate transportation rates, and make truck offers to Capacity teams across the network
  • Ensure customer load requirements are met on committed and ad-hoc shipments, developing supply chain solutions that support the go-to-market strategy
  • Collaborate with Sales and Account Operations to find new supply sourcing solutions and improve carrier team efficiency
  • Monitor key performance metrics, support high-level customer escalations and root cause analysis, and implement solutions to issues
  • Track market trends and seasonality to inform capacity and carrier planning
  • Manage your personal development plan, stay aligned with the branch strategy and vision, and take on other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR …

  • 3-5 years of experience in a road freight role and experience as a freight forwarder 
  • Commercial experience is mandatory
  • Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) and any other EU language is a plus
  • Entrepreneurial character and international mindset 
  • Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others  
  • Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results  
  • Proactive and problem-solving mindset

WHY CHOOSE SENNDER …

We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.

Dynamic Scale-Up sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale-up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face-to-face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.

Put Your Stamp on the Industry We operate in a complex and ever-changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands-on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.

Employee Well-Being We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.

Your Growth, Rewarded We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long-term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!

Vibrant Workspaces Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.

We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.

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Core Responsibilities

The Carrier Manager is responsible for growing business with carrier partners and deepening strategic supplier relationships in the road freight sector. They will act as a supply sourcing architect, negotiating rates and ensuring customer load requirements are met through effective capacity planning.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in road freight and freight forwarding with strong commercial skills. Excellent English communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset are required to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Performance bonuses
  • Referral rewards
  • Equity
  • Mental wellbeing program
  • Healthy snacks
  • Focus zones

About sennder Technologies GmbH

Industry: Truck Transportation

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

sennder – Europe’s #1 digital freight-forwarder for Full Truck Loads. sennder, a leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe, is offering shippers access to a connected fleet of thousands of trucks. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast and focus on the digitalization and automation of all road logistics processes. sennder deploys over 40,000 trucks across Europe, with access to more than 120,000 vehicles. By leveraging our proprietary technology and offering advanced green transport solutions, we are creating a transparent, flexible and efficient road freight network. sennder is backed by some of Europe’s leading investors including Baillie Gifford, Accel, HV Capital and Lakestar along with industry experts Poste Italiane and Scania to assure innovation and state of the art offerings. Imprint: https://www.sennder.com/imprint Privacy Policy: https://www.sennder.com/privacy-policy

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