US Logistics Partnership Management Graduate

About the Role

The procurement team manages logistics-related services, physical procurement, and service provider relationships to support the development of the logistics business. The role focuses on price competitiveness while meeting business requirements and fostering long-term service provider cooperation. This graduate opportunity offers the chance to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partner Segmentation & Ecosystem Architecture
• Define and execute a partnership playbook for different tiers of logistics and supply chain providers.
• National/Global Giants (e.g., UPS, FedEx, USPS): Drive executive engagement, Joint Business Plans (JBPs), macro-capacity lock-ins, structural cost negotiations, and long-term strategic alliances.
• Regional Champions: Architect introduction strategies, develop onboarding frameworks, SLA ramp-up protocols, and dynamic volume allocation models.
• Niche & Tech-Driven Innovators (e.g., Gig-economy, Same-day Delivery Startups): Identify disruptive players, design pilot programs, manage API/EDI tech integrations, and test scalability.
• From Strategy to Execution: Full Lifecycle Management
• Commercial Execution: Manage carrier bidding (RFP/RFQ), price negotiations, and optimize contract terms to ensure price competitiveness and service quality.
• Operationalizing the Strategy: Translate high-level strategies into executable operational metrics, establish a tiered supplier management system with SLAs, KPIs, and risk alerts.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor compliance and operational performance, manage Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to drive cost reduction and service enhancement.
• Cross-Functional Management & Scalability
• Act as the primary owner of your partnership portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal operations, strategy, finance, and product/engineering teams for capability mapping and resource allocation.
• Manage and influence without authority by developing and optimizing cross-functional processes for scaling US fulfillment operations.
• Proactively identify systemic supply chain risks and develop data-backed mitigation strategies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MBA degree completion or recent graduation.
• 3+ years of pre-MBA experience in Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Commercial Partnerships, or Supply Chain/Logistics Management.
• Strategic Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in high-value contract negotiations, articulating value propositions, deconstructing cost structures, analyzing financial reports, and designing profit-maximizing partnership models.
• Analytical Rigor: Exceptional statistical and data analysis skills; ability to build complex models for forecasting volume, cost, and ROI.
• Bias for Action: "Builder" mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity, presenting board-level strategies, and diving into operational execution.
• Communication: Executive presence with sophisticated presentation and verbal/written communication skills; ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Onboarding Information

• Successful candidates must commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.
• Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
• Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is encouraged.