Associate Operations Manager, Supply Acquisition & Activation

Associate Operations Manager, Supply Acquisition you will be the primary bridge to higher management on supply health, escalating risks early and proposing structural fixes such as mobilizer strategies and special events planning ahead of demand spikes (holidays, weather events, local events). Your ability to translate data into fast, defensible calls will be key to keeping Central’s ADT, UH% and GOV loss on plan. What you’ll be doing Own Central’s intraday activation strategy - activation surges, special events management and day-to-day operations (radius / busyness adjustments, communication flows, etc.) - to keep courier supply matched to demand hour by hour. Lead and mentor a team of 3 and own a multi-million euro activation and acquisition budget across Central markets. Own Central’s courier acquisition function: job boards, application attainment, reactivation campaigns and sign-ups. Own and report on Central’s UH% and GOV loss KPIs weekly, surfacing risks and driving corrective action with senior leadership. Plan and execute mobilizer strategies and special events coverage (holidays, weather events, local events) ahead of demand spikes. Partner with Support, Product and Global Delivery Ops to build tools and processes that scale activation and acquisition across markets. Serve as the primary point of contact for top management on Central’s supply health. Our humble expectations Proven track record managing complex, data-driven operations across multiple markets, ideally in courier / gig supply, logistics or marketplace operations. Comfortable owning hard KPIs (UH%, GOV loss) and being accountable for the numbers, not just reporting them. Experience leading and developing a small team (3 direct reports). Strong budget ownership experience - able to allocate and defend a multi-million euro spend across activation and acquisition levers. Excellent ability to distill complex operational trade-offs into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Comfortable working under time pressure during weather events, special events and demand spikes. Fluent English skills in both spoken and writing. Additional information What to expect from our hiring process: Talent Acquisition screen— an introductory conversation with our recruiter to learn more about your background and answer any initial questions about the role. Hiring Manager interview — a deeper conversation with the team manager about your experience, the team, and what this role involves day to day. Assignment — a practical task related to the role, giving you a chance to show how you approach real problems in this space. Final interview — a conversation with a senior stakeholder to round out the process. Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications. Please note, that the starting pay may vary if the candidate does not fully meet the expectations as outlined in this job posting. The salary below is the gross monthly salary range for this position. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. This position is not eligible for consideration for an equity/RSU grant. Pay Range: Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. xhdzyng We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr