Junior Transportation Manager (m/f/d)

Drink More Water, together we grow.

Here at waterdrop, we make drinking more water fun, convenient and most importantly, sustainable! Discover the world of innovative and eco-friendly hydration solutions with our fruity little cubes – Microdrinks – that save up to 98% plastic compared to drinks in 500ml plastic bottles and help score one for the planet. Our centrally-located headquarters offers a vibrant environment, featuring an on-site restaurant and gym, not to mention the opportunity to connect with prospective colleagues from all over the world. With a successful online presence, 40+ stores around the world, dedicated B2B partners and over 22,000+ retail and branded stores, we can’t wait to take this journey to the next level – with you!

As our Junior Transportation Manager, you keep our goods moving: from inbound shipments from China all the way to customers across marketplaces, waterdrop stores and international partners. You make sure shipments are booked cost-effectively, delivered on time and in full (OTIF), and billed correctly. This is a hands-on execution role with real ownership. You will work closely with carriers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, and actively contribute to improving our transportation processes in a fast-growing international scale-up.

Your responsibilities at waterdrop:

• Book and manage shipments across carrier, road, air, ocean and rail freight: Handle shipping inquiries and requirements, and book and confirm shipments to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Compare and optimise transportation costs: Conduct cost analyses to compare transportation rates across carriers and freight channels.
• Prepare shipping documents: Generate shipping labels for various carriers and prepare proforma invoices for shipments.
• Review and approve transportation invoices: Verify invoices for accuracy, correct billing and alignment with contracted rates and services.
• Manage China inbound shipments: Oversee inbound shipments, purchase orders and sales orders, and keep all related ERP records accurate and up to date.
• Track KPIs and improve processes: Structure, monitor and report transportation performance data, prepare KPI-based analyses and present results in meetings. Review existing processes and drive improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support Supply Chain projects: Coordinate special projects and ensure smooth execution in line with specifications.

Strengths and qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in transportation, logistics or a relevant operational role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Hands-on mentality and a high level of ownership.
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams, carriers and suppliers.
• Motivation to continuously improve processes and ways of working.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer you:

• A high-achieving, international community of waterdrop colleagues, located in a brand-new HQ in Vienna, Austria.
• Development opportunities in one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies in Europe.
• MyClubs sports vouchers, to have a sporty balance.
• In-house fitness centre.
• In-house company doctor.
• Subsidized healthy meals, for a break with your colleagues.
• Discount on your waterdrop purchases.
• Legendary summer and Christmas parties!

The minimum salary for this position is EUR 42.000 - 45.000 gross per year on a full-time basis. Depending on your qualifications, there is the willingness for overpayment.

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and enables us to solve important problems and deliver added value. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be.

Wanna Drop in? Send your application documents through our online application system. We are looking forward to reading from you soon!