Travel Supply Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Transform strategy into action: Collaborate closely with the Head of Supply to convert company priorities into a practical regional supply plan.

• Own the regional supply landscape: Analyze the current state of our supply network, pinpoint critical gaps, and define necessary actions to enhance commercial impact and regional profitability.

• Streamline and expand: Work in partnership with TPDA, TXM, and Sales & Ops to refine digital supply chains, boost operational efficiency, and increase profitability.

• Broaden the portfolio: Identify and contract new suppliers to diversify travel product categories within your territory and create additional revenue opportunities.

• Negotiate top-tier terms: Obtain market-leading rates, override structures, and contract conditions that significantly influence margin performance.

• Integrate market insights: Bring in new industry contacts and utilize your network to ensure Tourlane stays ahead of competitors.

• Anticipate challenges: Foresee risks to both current and future supply chains — such as market fluctuations, supplier dependencies, and mix-and-match threats — and develop feasible alternative solutions.

• Achieve KPIs: Propel growth across revenue, conversion rates, margins, and digitization through an effectively executed supply strategy.

• Monitor and deliver: Establish clear quarterly milestones that align with company-wide objectives, including new product launches, expansion into the US market, digitization, and sustainable profitability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Mid to senior-level experience in travel supply, including DMC, bedbanks, OTAs, and tour operators.

• Extensive knowledge of supply procurement and contracting in package holiday travel (terms & conditions, payment processes, credit limits, cancellations).

• Proven success in negotiating rates and commercial override agreements.

• Strong comprehension of travel product categories and rate structures within the supply chain.

• Solid understanding of digital supply and API integration.

• Capability to create upside/downside scenario models and develop viable alternatives.

• Exceptional communication skills to engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote working arrangement, with opportunities for travel to various countries!

• Travel and work opportunities to Berlin, Germany, along with other global locations.

• Annual budget of €600 for self-development.

• We embrace all the diverse communities that comprise Tourlane: join or establish your own Employee Resource Group (ERG) and connect with fellow Tourlaneans.