International Supply Operations Lead Full Time NEW

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 70 countries worldwide. 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.

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for an International Supply Operations Lead to manage the operational performance, scalability and efficiency in EMEA. This role is at the core of how we execute. It requires someone who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, working at pace and translates data signals into decisions that matter. You will work with operational insights, real performance datasets and business context to build reliable operating models and ensure high-quality delivery experience every day for our customers, riders and partners. You will collaborate closely with General Managers, Heads of Operations, Regional Operations and cross-functional teams in HQ to align priorities and ensure execution stays focused and effective.

Your Mission

Your mission is to ensure Glovo operates smoothly and sustainably across the markets you support. You will lead operational excellence by analysing performance data signals, identifying improvement opportunities and driving initiatives that scale. You will improve delivery experience, manage supply capacity balance and build strong operating models that enable growth. This role directly shapes the impact on customer experience, courier wellbeing and partner success.

The Journey

In this role you will be based in Barcelona, working closely with local and regional teams to ensure strong execution and reliable performance at scale.

You Will

• Analyse operational data obsessively to identify trends, uncover root causes and define priorities that drive meaningful improvements for a great customer experience.
• Translate insights into clear action plans that improve delivery time, rider efficiency and cost performance.
• Help to Hire, manage and develop a high-performing Operations team, setting clear expectations, ownership and growth paths.
• Own operational performance excellence metrics end-to-end, ensuring strong courier supply balance, delivery experience and partner operations.
• Understand, deep-dive and standardise scalable operating models across cities through supply readiness for seasonality, business growth and operational shifts.
• Work closely with the General Managers and Heads of Operations as a strategic partner, contributing to key decisions and supporting market-level priorities.
• Collaborate with global operations and cross-functional teams to deploy new tools, processes and products launches consistently.
• Establish strong relationships with key operational stakeholders, including courier communities and third-party fleet partners

Qualifications

What you will bring to the ride

• 3-5 years of experience in high paced environments such as operations, consulting, logistics, marketplace ops or similar fast-moving companies.
• Managerial experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to coach, motivate and build a culture of ownership and collaboration.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or a related field. An MBA or equivalent post-graduate program is a strong plus, especially if paired with operational experience in on-demand or last-mile delivery.
• Strong analytical capability, problem solving and data driven decision-making. You’re comfortable exploring dashboards, running pivot tables and using data to inform decisions and challenge assumptions. SQL or advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Experience in KPIs creation & tracking, team delegation and understanding of marketplace or delivery business models, with the ability to align multiple stakeholders (Commercial, Legal, Partner & Courier Ops, Product and others) based on the company’s goals.
• Confidence in negotiating with external partners, from large organisations to courier communities and third-party fleets, while being able to clearly communicate Glovo’s value proposition.
• Excellent communication skills in English (B2+), both written and verbal (to the team and senior management)l.
• Hands-on mentality. You can zoom out on strategic topics, but you are willing to deep dive into details when the situation demands it.
• Ability to establish strong ways of working and comfort managing multiple priorities, stakeholders and tight timelines in a high-growth competitive environment.
• Resilience and adaptability to remain focused and effective when priorities shift or ambiguity increases.
• Proactive, bias toward action and continuous improvement mindset. You move things forward, remove blockers and enable faster execution while being curious about improving processes using experimentation, cross-functional alignment and out-of-the-box initiatives.
• Empathy, openness and humility. People-centered leadership style with a genuine drive to build strong teams, meaningful knowledge sharing community and create lasting impact to improve the life of millions of users, couriers and partners through technology.

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don’t meet our musts don’t let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We Believe Driven Talent Deserves

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

Additional Information

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!