About the job
Relay is growing quickly in the logistics sector, backed by a $35 million Series A, currently the largest in European logistics. With a team of about 110, including many engineers, product specialists, and data analysts, Relay aims to reshape how goods move in e-commerce. The company’s mission: remove barriers so delivery costs never limit what can be sold online or who can participate in online shopping.
About the Team
- Approximately 110 team members, with strong representation in engineering, product, and data
- Over 45 advanced degrees in computer science, mathematics, and operations research
- Detailed management of thousands of data points for every parcel
- A culture built on first-principles thinking, feedback, and ongoing experimentation
Role Overview: Sortation Marketplace Operations Manager
This senior position sits within the Sortation Squad and reports to the Director of Sort, Mobeen Warraich. The role focuses on the marketplace layer that supports Relay’s sorting network. The main responsibility: ensure every sort site has the right number of Warehouse Operatives, on time and ready to work.
What You Will Do
- Design and implement marketplace systems to support site managers and shift leads
- Forecast staffing needs for each sort site
- Source and secure labor to meet operational demands
- Establish recovery plans for unexpected changes or disruptions
- Work closely with the engineering team (led by Dragos Popa) and a dedicated data analyst
This is a strategic role, not a floor-based position. As Relay’s sorting operations grow, the scope and influence of this role will increase.
Location
London - On-site
