About Hilo by Aktiia
High blood pressure is the world’s most common disease, causing 18M deaths each year. At Hilo by Aktiia, our vision is a world where no lives are lost or damaged from the effects of high blood pressure. Our mission is to make this a reality by developing tech to help people control their blood pressure.
We are a venture-backed scale-up company, having raised over $96M from investors in Europe and the United States. Our technology - rooted in 18 years of research at the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) - is the world’s only medically accurate, continuous blood pressure monitor that is cuffless in daily life in the consumer space. Validated through extensive clinical trials and CE Marked as a Class IIa medical device, our solution is now available in 12 countries. We are a hybrid / remote-first company, with Headquarters in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, united by our passion for impact and innovation.
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on logistics and operations professional to run and continuously improve our day-to-day D2C logistics execution. This role is focused on operational excellence : ensuring orders flow smoothly from checkout to final delivery, inbound shipments are executed efficiently, and issues are resolved quickly so that customers receive a consistently high-quality experience.
You will own end-to-end D2C logistics operations across Webshop and Amazon in Europe, Canada, Australia, and the upcoming USA launch. This includes daily fulfillment and outbound logistics, inbound transportation from factories to regional warehouses, last-mile delivery, returns, and coordination with 3PLs, carriers, and internal teams. You will primarily work remotely but need to visit warehouses from time to time, in Switzerland, Germany, UK, Canada and Australia.
While contributing to improvements and optimizations, this role remains strongly execution-focused, with responsibility for managing 3PLs, carriers, inventory visibility, product integrity, and reporting on key logistics KPIs. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth, reliable, and scalable logistics operations.
Core Responsibilities
End-to-End D2C Logistics Operations
- Own end-to-end D2C logistics operations for Webshop and Amazon across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the upcoming USA launch
- Help in planning and implementing the overall logistics strategy
- Manage daily fulfillment and outbound logistics operations from order processing through final delivery
- Cover transportation, last-mile delivery, returns, and issue resolution as part of outbound execution
3PL & Carrier Management
Manage and scale a multi-3PL network (5 existing partners plus a new US 3PL)Ensure SLAs, performance, and capacity across logistics partnersCollaborate with 3PLs and carriers on daily operational topicsInbound & International Transportation
Lead inbound transportation strategy, including carrier selection, route design, rate negotiation, and cost-to-serve optimizationOwn inbound transportation from factories (e.g., Vietnam) to regional warehousesCoordinate freight booking, shipping schedules and handover to logistics partnersManage customs clearance processes and import documentationProduct Integrity & Inventory Execution
Ensure product integrity for temperature-, humidity-, and pressure-sensitive devicesMaintain inventory visibility across warehouses and sales channelsCoordinate replenishment to minimize stockouts and excess inventoryReporting & Collaboration
Define and track logistics KPIs such as OTIF, lead time, and cost per shipmentDrive continuous improvement of logistics operationsCollaborate closely with Finance, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Customer Service teamsRequirements
Background & Experience
BSc in Business Administration, Supply Chain / Logistics, or equivalent practical experience3+ years of experience in logistics, fulfillment, or supply chain operations, ideally in D2C / e-commerce and international distributionProven experience managing 3PLs, carriers, and cross-border shipmentsStrong understanding of last-mile delivery, Amazon fulfillment, and international shipping basicsHands-on experience with logistics / ERP tools and strong analytical skillsSkills & Ways of Working
Willing to travel occasionally to visit warehouses in Switzerland, Germany, UK, Canada and AustraliaSelf-starter comfortable operating without direct reports in a scale-up environmentStrong execution mindset with attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-moving, operational environmentAble to manage multiple issues in parallel and prioritize effectivelyStrong communication, ownership mindset, and solution-oriented working styleLanguages & Location
Excellent English requiredFrench and / or Chinese are a plusEU-basedWhat success looks like
Orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered on timeOperational issues are identified early and resolved efficientlyStrong day-to-day relationships with 3PLs and carriersA consistently positive customer delivery experienceWhat this role is not
Not a strategy or network-design roleNot a senior stakeholder or roadmap ownership positionNot a people-management-heavy roleWhat Makes You A Great Fit
At Hilo by Aktiia, our values guide everything we do :
Move the Needle
You focus on reliable execution and customer impactYou take ownership of operational outcomes and follow throughYou solve problems pragmatically and efficientlyMove Fast, Learn, Refine
You act quickly when issues arise and learn from recurring problemsYou continuously improve processes through practical changesYou are comfortable operating in fast-growing environmentsTeam First
You collaborate closely with Customer Service, Operations and partnersYou communicate clearly and escalate issues earlyYou support the team and step in where neededBenefits
Why Join Us?
Hilo by Aktiia is becoming one of the most important med-tech companies and you can be part of this exciting storyWork on a mission that matters : transforming cardiovascular health at global scaleBe part of a high-impact, fast-growing and venture-backed scale-up companyCollaborate with a diverse, passionate and talented teamCompetitive compensation and equity program and other benefits (depending on location)