(Senior) Operations Manager (f/m/x)

Berlin Brands Group (BBG) has been designing, producing, and selling products in the areas of kitchen appliances, garden & living, sports and consumer electronics since 2005 and is now one of Europe’s largest digital companies including around 550 employees around the globe. We love brands and products! 

As a (Senior) Operations Manager, you will be part of the Purchasing team which includes 16 team members with diverse backgrounds. What make our team unique is we are a diverse team, very International and we promote autonomy at work. The goal of the position is to work on optimization of end-to end Inbound Shipping operations, improve processes, drive cost saving initiatives, and create transparency. Are you ready for your next chapter at BBG?

• Responsible for optimizing shipments given space allocation, focusing on improving the key KPIs of the department (reducing costs and improving in-stock rates) 
• Optimizing and improving the end-to-end logistics inbound processing 
• Monitoring global freight transportation and logistics trends including disruptions, adapt supply chain strategies and find solutions to mitigate impact 
• Examining, analyzing, and validating large datasets (e.g. in-time supplier deliveries, general supply chain tracking, profitability, etc.) 
• Business sparring partner and support for our operative Purchasing teams on their daily business 
• Supporting and managing different Purchasing-related projects and working on general process optimization efforts 

• 3+ years relevant work experience in a similar role with background in logistics 
• University degree in Business Administration or a related field, ideally with a focus on Controlling, Accounting, or Finance 
• Strong knowledge of reporting and database tools 
• Advanced Excel, PowerQuery and Pivot skills 
• Basic BI tool experience, ideally with Power BI 
• Ideally basic SQL skills 
• Experienced in working with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4 HANA 
• Fluency in English; German is very beneficial 

• Flexible and hybrid working model with up to 2 home office days per week
• Modern and dog-friendly office in the heart of Berlin (Friedrichshain) with a view of the Spree
• Ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from abroad
• Public transport ticket grant, 30% discount on our products and 40% employer's contribution to the company pension plan
• Active promotion of your development, e.g. through continuous performance feedback, language courses, further training and mental health coaching by the Fürstenberg Institute
• Daily fresh fruits and vegetables as well as drinks and various health offers e.g. physiotherapy, yoga and back training courses
• Support by a team of highly skilled and dedicated colleagues who celebrate successes together at numerous company events

BBG creates, builds and scales consumer brands globally. Within the last 17 years we have created and built own e-commerce brands including our largest and best-known brands Klarstein, auna and blumfeldt. Our passion for good products is reflected by over 5000 items we bring to our customers in 27 countries via the D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) model. Our headquarter is in Berlin, however our employees work in a total of 6 locations around the globe – in Europa, USA, and Asia. 

We plan to grow even further and reinvest in world-class logistics and fulfilment, innovative digital marketing, e-commerce, marketplace development and other sales channels. To fuel this growth, we are looking for talented and highly motivated colleagues like you to join us in shaping the DNA of BBG.