Logistics ManagerLogistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics Manager Department: Logistics About Bolt Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries. From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding. And we're just getting started. About the role Why join Bolt? Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities. Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth. Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry. Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia. Position Summary & Objectives: The Logistics Manager is responsible for end-to-end oversight of Bolt’s global logistics operations, covering the movement of goods across Europe, Asia, and beyond. This role leads a lean cross-regional team, manages key logistics partnerships, drives cost efficiency, and ensures regulatory compliance across all lanes. The Logistics Manager is the subject-matter authority on international freight, dangerous goods regulations, and logistics systems, while actively embracing AI-powered tools and data-driven thinking to push continuous improvement. Main Responsibilities: (including but not limited to) Global Operations Oversight Own and oversee all global logistics operations, including inbound and outbound freight across EU, China, US, Central Asia, and other active markets. Develop and maintain strategic transport routes, balancing cost, lead time, compliance, and reliability across multi-modal lanes (road, air, sea). Lead logistics expansion research: evaluate new markets, carriers, and routing options to support Bolt’s operational growth. Serve as the primary escalation point for high-complexity or high-value shipments, ensuring timely resolution of delays, customs issues, and exceptions. Inventory Management support Support inventory oversight across active markets, including tracking stock levels, monitoring shortages, and conducting regular inventory analysis. Collaborate with warehouse and regional teams to ensure stock accuracy and timely replenishment in coordination with logistics flows. Logistics Financial Oversight Audit, validate, and process all incoming international and domestic transportation invoices, actively resolving billing errors or duplicate entries. Plan for optimising transportation processes and solutions to drive measurable cost efficiency. Team Leadership Lead and develop a team of logistics specialists, allocating workload, setting priorities, and supporting professional growth. Serve as a working manager - hands-on in daily operations while maintaining the strategic perspective needed for planning and stakeholder alignment. Dangerous Goods & Compliance Ensure full compliance with applicable dangerous goods transport regulations for all shipment modes. Own and maintain SOPs for dangerous goods packaging, labelling, documentation, and carrier selection. Coordinate all dangerous goods-related activities with an external Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA). Customs & Trade Compliance Oversee customs processes across all active markets, including customs code classification, import declarations, and documentation accuracy. Manage customs documentation workflows and ensure accuracy and completeness. Liaise with customs brokers, freight agents, and local authorities to resolve assessments, holds, or compliance queries. Partnership Management Own relationships with logistics service providers: freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers. Conduct periodic performance reviews of all logistics partners; lead renegotiations or re-tendering when required. Identify and onboard new partners to fill geographic gaps or improve service quality and cost. KPIs, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Define, track, and report logistics KPIs. Set new KPIs as operations evolve; retire or revise metrics that no longer reflect business priorities. Drive cost-saving initiatives across transport modes and routes. Lead root-cause analysis on operational failures and implement lasting process improvements. Cross-functional Collaboration Act as the logistics subject-matter expert for internal stakeholders across multiple departments. Collaborate with regional teams to align delivery schedules with hardware deployment plans. Support procurement and other teams on logistics feasibility and cost modelling. Systems & Technology Work confidently across logistics and operational systems (Cargoson, Workday, Telema, etc); drive adoption of new tooling where relevant. AI-assisted workflows: leverage automation, AI tools, and data analysis to increase speed, reduce manual effort, and surface operational insights. Contribute to the selection and implementation of new logistics technology that improves visibility, compliance, or efficiency. Requirements: Essential 3+ years of experience in international logistics, with direct hands-on experience in EU, China, and US freight lanes. Demonstrated expertise in dangerous goods transport - lithium-ion batteries strongly preferred. Solid knowledge of customs procedures, customs code classification, Incoterms, and trade compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to manage external logistics partners and negotiate service agreements. Strong data literacy: comfortable defining KPIs, working with logistics data, and drawing actionable conclusions. Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Preferred Experience managing cross-regional or remote logistics teams. Familiarity with systems such as Cargoson, Workday, or Telema. Background in micromobility, consumer electronics, or hardware-intensive operations. Track record of using AI tools or automation to streamline logistics workflows. IATA certification or equivalent dangerous goods qualification.