Description

Your tasks

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven, and strategic interim leader for 6-8 months to take immediate accountability for Koro’s entire end-to-end Supply Chain organization. This is a high-impact role focused on maintaining operational excellence, driving rapid performance improvements, and ensuring a seamless transition for the permanent successor.

You will lead a broad scope encompassing Supply Chain Management, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Quality Management, and Retail Operations.

Your tasks will include:

  • You ensure consistent delivery on critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including optimizing product availability, meeting inventory targets, maintaining stringent product quality standards, and guaranteeing OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) delivery to our retail channels
  • You drive cross-functional collaboration, focusing on Product Development, Procurement, Logistics and the Commercial teams to continuously optimize processes, ensuring a highly efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chain
  • You cultivate a high-performance, result-oriented culture by implementing effective performance management systems and accelerating talent development
  • You conduct ongoing improvement of the current strategy and infrastructure, and identify and implement immediate operational improvements to address current bottlenecks and prepare for a successful transition to the permanent successor
  • You prepare a detailed handover documentation, outlining all strategic recommendations, ongoing projects, and organizational gaps to ensure a smooth and successful transition for the permanent VP Supply Chain

  • You have proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams in a dynamic environment
  • You are able to think strategically, understand complex business challenges, and formulate effective solutions designed to create sustained and improved business results
  • You bring 5+ years of professional and leadership experience in Scale-up Supply Chain, ideally with direct exposure to E-Commerce and experience with FMCG
  • You have a proactive, hands-on mentality suited for a fast, dynamic environment
  • You have strong analytical and communication skills, paired with an understanding of how to drive decision making

  • 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 Windows laptop or a 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