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About the Role

You will be the interface between Supply Chain and the rest of the company, responsible for a portfolio of suppliers and items to ensure sales, marketing, and category management work with a unified plan. As a Senior, you will also shape the supply chain strategy and make key decisions regarding availability, costs, and liquidity.

Responsibilities

Manage availability, inventory, and costs for your supplier and item portfolio.
Serve as the primary contact for Category Management, Marketing, B2B Sales, and Customer Service regarding availability and delivery dates.
Integrate campaigns, product launches, and delistings with Supply Chain early to ensure product availability aligns with demand.
Moderate conflicts between availability, inventory, and cost objectives, preparing decisions with clear recommendations.
Utilize AI-powered tools for operational tasks, setting priorities, reviewing results, and handling exceptions.
Conduct supplier discussions and performance reviews, building strong partnerships.
Act as a key stakeholder for physical inventory, including planning and independently organizing regular visits to the fulfillment center in Ludwigsfelde.
Continuously improve processes and interfaces between teams.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and develop procurement strategies.
Negotiate terms, minimum quantities, payment deadlines, and delivery dates.
Translate growth plans into inventory and capacity strategies, managing working capital with Finance.
Identify, assess, and develop contingency plans for supply chain risks.
Liaise with Finance on inventory and liquidity matters, making the impact of planning on cash transparent.
Prepare decision proposals for management, including clear recommendations, scenarios, and data.
Drive automation and AI in planning and procurement.
Serve as a technical contact and sparring partner for colleagues in the SCM team and onboard new team members.

Requirements

Qualified professional experience, including at least 2-3 years in procurement, purchasing, pet food, supply chain, or logistics.
For the Senior role: several years of experience with international suppliers and negotiations.
Strong communication skills, presenting effectively to colleagues, suppliers, partners, and management.
Strong execution skills: making decisions and driving them to completion, even with cross-departmental involvement and conflicting interests.
Ability to remain calm in unclear situations and find motivation in creating clarity.
Structured problem-solving skills (issue-based problem solving): breaking down complex issues, prioritizing by impact, and reaching sound recommendations quickly.
Strong numerical understanding and financial acumen: quickly grasping the implications of decisions on inventory, costs, and cash.
For the Senior role: experience with working capital management is a plus.
Proficient in ERP systems and Google Sheets or Excel.
Enthusiasm for working with and developing AI tools.
Very good German and good English language skills.
For the Senior role: fluent English for negotiations.

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Procurement
Purchasing
Inventory Management
Cost Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation
Strategic Planning
AI Tools
ERP Systems
Google Sheets
Excel
Problem Solving
Communication
Working Capital Management

Location

Berlin Prenzlauer Berg (HQ)

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Coaching and support from the leadership team
Professional and highly motivated colleagues
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Dynamic work environment with a steep learning curve
Free dog-walking service
Employee discount for pets
Great team events
Modern office in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
Free drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit

About the Company

We develop products in collaboration with veterinarians and based on the latest nutritional science, tailored to the individual dietary needs of dogs and cats.
Our products exclusively use fresh ingredients, real meat, vitamin-rich fruits & vegetables, and valuable oils & minerals.
The product range includes wet and dry food, BARF fresh menus, meat-free alternatives, and a variety of healthy snacks.
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences, including those with migration history, international experience, or diverse gender identities, cultures, or lifestyles.
Feedback is open, honest, and immediate.
Clear goals and a strong performance culture drive us.
We challenge and support each other to continuously improve and succeed as a team.
Our mission is to create a better world for all pet lovers.

Equal Opportunity

People with different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences – e.g. with migration history, international experience or regarding gender identity, culture or lifestyle – are explicitly welcome.