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About the Role

As a Buyer & Forecast Planner, you will play a central role in our operations, acting as the interface between product management, operations, and finance to ensure the availability of bestsellers and smooth new product launches. You will work data-driven, proactively, and with a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire operational purchasing of finished goods, primary and secondary packaging, including price negotiations, supplier communication, and data maintenance.
• Independently plan demands for all SKUs (Skincare, GWPs, packaging), considering seasonal peaks.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and order cycles to proactively prevent bottlenecks and out-of-stocks.
• Coordinate closely with product management, graphics, and R&D for launch handovers, print data, or specification changes.
• Coordinate with the operations team regarding deliveries, timings, and optimal goods flows.

Requirements

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Supply Chain Management, or a completed commercial apprenticeship with relevant professional experience.
• Several years of relevant experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain management, ideally in the consumer goods or cosmetics sector.
• Very good knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets and enjoyment of data-driven work.
• High degree of independence, responsibility, and a solution-oriented attitude.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Skills

• Excel
• Google Sheets
• Data-driven work
• Purchasing
• Demand Planning
• Forecasting
• Supply Chain Management

Location

• Berlin
• Remote

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Several years of relevant experience

Education Level

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Supply Chain Management
• Commercial apprenticeship

Benefits

• Creative freedom in a fast-growing, creative start-up
• Modern office in Berlin-Charlottenburg with a hybrid work model (2 days home office / 3 days office)
• Subsidies for Urban Sports Club & Deutschlandticket
• Exclusive discounts on our products (50%)
• Monthly team lunch with the entire Skincare Team!
• 28 days of annual leave

About the Company

• DR. EMI ARPA Skin GmbH stands for modern, scientifically based skincare, manufactured in Germany.
• Founded by Berlin-based dermatologist Dr. Emi Arpa, the company combines effective, high-quality ingredients with ferments to create effective and sustainable solutions for all skin types.
• Vegan and PETA-certified, DR. EMI ARPA Skin places great importance on transparency and skin health, aiming to usher in a new era of skincare.
• Our team consists of around 60 colleagues in the premium skincare sector – dedicated, supportive, and with great passion for high-quality products.
• Our modern office is located on Kantstraße in Berlin.
• At DR. EMI ARPA SKIN, we value respectful, open interaction.
• Different perspectives enrich our work, and we want to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and can develop professionally and personally.
• What matters to us? Your passion, your quality standards, and your desire to rethink skincare with us.
• Here you will find a team that works closely together, takes responsibility, and wants to grow together.

Equal Opportunity

• Different perspectives enrich our work, and we want to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and can develop professionally and personally.