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VP Supply Chain (f/m/d)

Berlin
Full-time
Permanent employee

What you will do:

We are looking for a VP Supply Chain to lead and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. The VP Supply Chain will be responsible for overseeing sourcing and production, purchase order placement, inbound logistics management, and fulfillment operations across both channels B2B and B2C. The role includes strategic oversight of our 3PL partner and and also included technical implementations. 

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

You will lead a collaborative, high-performing team and play a key role in shaping Aeyde’s next stage of growth.

You own the strategic and operational supply chain management process from supplier allocation, order placement, production, inbound logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment operations for both our channels wholesale and D2C.

Sourcing & Production
  • Drive selection processes & supplier onboarding for all product groups withing Aeyde.
  • Drive structured cost negotiations and margin improvment initiatives with suppliers while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
  • Work in close alignment with Product and Merchandising to streamline production calendars, order lead times and MOQs for each season.
  • Continuously evaluate supplier performance and foster strategic and longterm partnership with our suppliers.
  • Own supply and material forecasts to optimize capacity planning and lead times.
Inbound / Warehouse Management
  • Oversee and steer our 3PL and logistics partners, ensuring performance and cost efficiency in line with the overall business plan.
Operations
  • Ensure on-time delivery across wholesale and our D2C channel.
  • Protect gross margin through disciplined freight and sourcing decisions.
  • Lead the B2B Outbound Team that is managing all Wholesale orders including post delivery clarification & claims handling.
  • Lead the D2C Customer Service and deliver an exceptional customer service for our Aeyde clients.
  • Manage claims request and streamline processes in collaboration with Product and QC for both channels.
SOPs & Tools
  • Own and optimize all supply chain systems and tools such as ERP, PM, BOM.
  • Drive implementation of consistent and transparent process documentation and SOPs.
  • Establish scalable processes and reporting structures that improves cross funcational alignments between Product, Merchandising and Finance.
Sustainability
  • Own all sustainability related topics and further define Aeyde's sustainability strategy.

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.

About us

Aeyde is a Berlin-based footwear and accessories house founded in 2015. Our mission is to challenge preconceived notions of luxury and the fashion industry by focusing on transparent pricing, sustainable sourcing, slow consumption, and minimal design. We started as a digital-first, D2C brand and continue to apply this mindset today. As we strive to be at the forefront of fashion innovation we are looking for people that can help us shape the future. Working at Aeyde, you will become an integral part of an international fashion start-up with many opportunities for personal development and the chance to shape a fast-growing brand on an international level.