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 and 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 (S&OP) • 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.