Director Supply Chain & BPM (f/m/d)

What you will do:

We’re looking for a hands-on Supply Chain & BPM Director to lead Aeyde’s end-to-end supply chain planning, production, inbound operations, systems, and business processes. You will connect Demand, Supply, Product, Merchandising, Operations, and Finance to build scalable, data-driven processes that support profitable growth and operational excellence.

You will lead a lean, agile team while driving continuous improvement across planning, supplier management, systems, automation, compliance, and S&OP.

Working closely with the CEO and CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a supply chain strategy that supports Aeyde’s growth, enhances customer experience, improves profitability, and advances our sustainability commitments.

Supply Chain Planning

• Own short and long-term capacity and production planning on SKU and factory level.
• Monitor production capacities and proactively identify risks and bottlenecks.
• Partner closely with Product, Merchandising and Finance to align supply planning with commercial objectives.
• Build new planning and forecasting tools to align Demand & Supply Planning closely.

Master Data & Purchase Order Management

• Own all master data processes and the end-to-end SKU creation process.
• Oversee end-to-end order management across all product categories including PO creation, factory send outs, changes, confirmations, and tracking.
• Manage factory outbound planning and warehouse inbound coordination to ensure seamless handover to Operations and Logistics.

Factory & Inbound Management

• Own communication and mid and long term capacity alignment with our factories in Italy.
• Work in close alignment with Product and Merchandising to streamline production calendars, order lead times and MOQs for each season.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance.
• Oversee QC and claims process towards factories.
• Oversee on time delivery throughout all channels and continuously optimize inbound logistics and warehouse processes.

Sales & Operations Planning SOPs

• Own and lead Aeyde's Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process end-to-end.
• Align demand, supply, inventory and production planning across all business functions.
• Establish clear reporting and decision-making structures to enable proactive business planning.

Business Process Management & Systems

• Continuously improve Aeyde's operational systems and supply chain tools, including ERP, PLM, BOM and related platforms.
• Drive process excellence through clear process documentation, SOPs and governance structures.
• Build scalable workflows that improve collaboration between Product, Merchandising, Operations and Finance.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement process improvements across the organization.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Oversee all sustainability-related operational topics across the supply chain.
• Further develop Aeyde's sustainability strategy together with the leadership team.
• Establish scalable processes to ensure compliance with current and future regulatory requirements.

What you will bring:

• Extensive experience in supply chain, operations and logistics.
• Academic degree and/or professional training in operations, supply chain management or related business degree.
• Demonstrated ability to manage processes based on KPIs and hands-on.
• Superior analytical skills and business acumen.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Able to motivate, empower and lead a team within a fast-paced environment.
• Leverageable, broad network within the operations/supply chain industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Speaking Italien would be a plus.

What we offer:

• A bright and spacious design office in the heart of Berlin embodying our brand values and focusing on employee well-being.
• A unique chance to shape our company’s future and build a global brand, all within a motivating, international work environment with employees of 14+ nationalities.
• A high level of responsibility, creative freedom, and the opportunity to bring your originality, ideas, and independence to life.
• Once-per-season gift voucher, to be used on Aeyde footwear and accessories.
• Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, Berlin Public Transport pass or German lessons for international employees.
• 30 days of holidays.
• Flexible hybrid working model subject to team specifications.
• Regular team events include our Christmas and Summer Party as well as extraordinary monthly team lunches.
• Relocation assistance available including visa support.