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Manager, Engineering (Supply Chain, Quick Commerce)

Company Description

As the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech, designed by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. We enable creative minds to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you're from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero.

Job Description

We are on the look out for an Engineering Manager - Supply Chain Domain, in Quick Commerce Operations to join our team to help us create a state-of-the-art Supply Chain solutions to improve SKU availability in our DMarts and get the best item from the right supplier at the right time with the right price to the right DMart. You will lead one of the Supply Chain squads, an experienced team with a mix of backend and front-end engineering skills that has been developing solutions for the Supply Chain domain. Together, we will optimize the customer experience across more than 10 million orders per day, delivering solutions at scale. Projects include but are not limited to designing and analyzing experiments to understand supply and demand, how to ensure maximum availability while taking into account to develop simulation environments to test different scenarios of Supply Chain including purchasing, transfer operations and parent-child relationships among DMarts and Distribution centers etc. 

We pride ourselves on our ability to connect research and theory to practical problems, and to bring our solutions to production systems. If you like to solve problems at scale and work with scientists and engineers in a collaborative environment then a diverse, international and inclusive workplace is waiting for you in the heart of Berlin!
 

  • Understand & Strategize – Gain expertise in the Supply Chain domain and contribute to short-, medium-, and long-term strategy planning.

  • Collaborate & Prioritize – Work closely with product, business, and tech teams to prioritize, plan, and execute supply chain projects.

  • Team Growth & Hiring – Foster a healthy team environment by supporting career growth and proactively hiring new team members.

  • End-to-End Solutions – Empower the team to develop solutions from research and prototyping to deployment and monitoring.

  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management – Lead projects, manage stakeholder expectations, align priorities, and optimize costs with the product manager.

  • Scale & Innovate – Contribute to architecture evolution, process scaling, and continuous improvement while making an impact in a fast-moving global tech organization.

Qualifications

  • Passion for Problem-Solving – Interested in tackling large-scale real-world challenges in Supply Chain and Quick Commerce; prior experience is a plus.

  • Leadership & Team Growth – Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams while fostering best engineering practices.

  • Technical Expertise – Strong background in Python, software engineering, and delivering production-grade solutions.

  • Architectural Knowledge – Deep understanding of system architecture, trade-offs (Sync vs. Async, Idempotency, Performance), and scalability.

  • Proficiency in Tools & Technologies – Experienced with Git, Docker, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), Kubernetes, and Agile methodologies (TDD, CI/CD).

  • Collaboration & Communication – A strong communicator, critical thinker, and team player who thrives in diverse environments and is fluent in English.

Additional Information

Ensuring you and all our Heroes are looked after, happy, and healthy is always on the menu. Because if you’re in good shape, then we’re in good shape.

  • Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week

  • We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service

  • We will support you in developing yourself and your career growth opportunities: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses.

  • Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation, Yoga, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy

  • Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank,  Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan

  • The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts. Courses.

                 

Ready to join our team? If you’re excited to grow, collaborate and be part of the world’s leading delivery platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you. We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just include it in your application. You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.

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What You Should Know About Manager, Engineering (Supply Chain, Quick Commerce), Delivery Hero

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join Delivery Hero in Berlin as our next Manager of Engineering in the Supply Chain domain for Quick Commerce! At Delivery Hero, we're all about delivering amazing experiences quickly and efficiently right to our customers' doors. As part of our talented team, you'll be leading a squad of brilliant engineers responsible for developing cutting-edge Supply Chain solutions. Your role will involve strategizing to ensure the right products are available at the right places and times, enhancing customer satisfaction as we handle over 10 million orders a day. You’ll collaborate with product and business teams to prioritize and execute impactful projects, as well as guide your team in their career growth and development. You'll bring your leadership skills, technical expertise in Python and cloud technologies, and a passion for problem-solving to tackle the challenges of the quickly evolving supply chain landscape. If you’re eager to innovate and connect research with practical solutions, and you thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to work in the heart of Berlin with professionals who share your drive and dedication.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Manager, Engineering (Supply Chain, Quick Commerce) Role at Delivery Hero
What are the key responsibilities of a Manager, Engineering at Delivery Hero?

As a Manager, Engineering at Delivery Hero, you will lead a squad focused on Supply Chain solutions, optimizing SKU availability, and ensuring we deliver the right items from the right suppliers efficiently. Your duties will include strategizing, prioritizing team projects, fostering team growth, and managing stakeholder expectations while innovating and scaling processes.

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What qualifications do I need to apply for the Manager, Engineering position at Delivery Hero?

To be considered for the Manager, Engineering role at Delivery Hero, candidates should have a strong background in software engineering, particularly with Python, and experience in leading engineering teams. Knowledge of system architecture, cloud technologies like GCP/AWS, and Agile methodologies is also essential, alongside a passion for problem-solving in the Supply Chain sector.

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How does Delivery Hero support team growth for Engineering Managers?

Delivery Hero is committed to supporting the growth of its Engineering Managers through continuous learning opportunities, including an educational budget, language courses, and access to various online platforms. Team leaders are encouraged to foster a culture of growth and career development within their squads.

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What is the working environment like for Engineers at Delivery Hero?

Engineers at Delivery Hero enjoy a diverse, international, and inclusive work environment. The company encourages teamwork, innovation, and collaboration while benefiting from a hybrid working model that allows for face-to-face interactions on our beautiful Berlin campus.

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Why is the Manager, Engineering position vital at Delivery Hero?

The Manager, Engineering role at Delivery Hero is crucial as you lead initiatives that significantly impact our supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. By strategically enhancing our processes, you help the company operate effectively, keeping us as a leader in the local delivery market.

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