Head of Operations (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Your tasks
We are seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead our operations team and drive KoRo’s operational strategy. This role is essential to ensuring efficient and effective processes across our supply chain, warehousing and logistics. As Head of Operations, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize operational performance and support KoRo's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor the operations team (15 FTE)  fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee end-to-end supply chain management, including inventory planning, procurement, and logistics.
  • Ensure efficient warehouse management, including storage, order fulfillment, and timely delivery of products.
  • Work closely with suppliers and third-party logistics providers to maintain strong relationships and negotiate optimal terms.
  • Monitor and analyze key operational metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
  • Develop and manage the operations budget, optimizing costs without compromising quality.
  • Collaborate with the commercial, finance, and product teams to support new product launches and international expansion.
Your profile
  • University degree in business administration, or a technical field
  • Extensive experience in an operations or supply chain management role, ideally within the e-commerce or food industry.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  • Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management best practices.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and other relevant tools.
  • Fluent in German and English.
  • You live in Berlin or you are willing to move to Berlin. 
What you can expect from us
  • Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas: help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up!
  • Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks
  • Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance
  • A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket
  • Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX
  • Optimal performance thanks to a modern MacBook.
  • Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea
  • 20 % discount in our KoRo online store
  • Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties
Sounds good?
Then apply with your application documents (letter of motivation and CV) via the application form on our website.
We are looking for real team members – let us know who you are and what motivates you!
About us
KoRo was founded in Berlin in 2014 with the aim of making high-quality food accessible to everyone at fair prices by skipping trading levels, efficient processes, and bulk sizes with a simple design. Today, besides its large packaging, KoRo stands out from its competitors through its unique products – like our best-selling date hazelnut cream, exceptional kinds of nut butter, and a wide range of snacks. KoRo now employs around 300 people and our products are sold throughout Europe.

KoRo will offer you a dynamic environment where you won’t only contribute to the food market revolution, but you will also be able to show your full potential. We are a diverse and committed team in which people from many countries and cultures work on a common mission: to make KoRo Europe's leading brand for innovative vegan and vegetarian foods. At KoRo, you will have the opportunity to be part of an open and exciting company that is constantly developing and in whose innovative and creative atmosphere new ideas and approaches are encouraged.

The KoRo team is just as diverse as our product range! To ensure that diversity continues to grow as quickly as our nut-loving team, we evaluate applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/denomination, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Do you want to become part of our mission and actively shape the future of KoRo with your skill and talent? Then apply now!
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