Junior Operations Associate (m/f/d)

Strength Shop; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid vacation days

Free gym membership at Berlin Strength

Large employee discounts on gym equipment

Modern office located in Berlin

Dog-friendly workplace

30%+ employee discounts

Modern office in Berlin

Dog-friendly workplace

Job summary

A fast-growing ecommerce brand in Berlin is seeking an Operational Assistant to enhance its operational foundations. You will collaborate closely with the Operations Manager and other teams, compile purchase orders, and assist with inventory forecasting. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a teamwork attitude. Benefits include a permanent contract, generous vacation days, and a free gym membership. Overall, this role offers a chance to shape the future of the company while developing your operational skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with various teams.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience in an operational role.
• Great at problem solving on your own but not shy to ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Compile purchase orders using Google Sheets.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Marketing to reduce deadstock.
• Support with inventory forecasting.
• Investigate and resolve ERP system discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Tools

Google Sheets

ERP software

Job description

Are you deeply interested and hungry to grow your hands-on operational skills in ecommerce? Are you a critical thinker, have a strong analytical brain, and have great attention to detail? If you’ve got these traits and are someone who can prove they take action - we would love to hear from you!

We will train you to be successful in this role to start with but you must be able to think on your feet, take initiative and adapt. You’ll help us build on and solidify the operational foundations of the brand giving the necessary bandwidth to grow and innovate more vigorously.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager and CEO, as well as other department managers as we grow the brand together from strength to strength!

Responsibilities

• Compile purchase orders using Google Sheets and Demand Planning software.
• Coordinating with the Warehouse and Marketing team to reduce deadstock and improve system accuracy.
• Support with inventory forecasting.
• Investigating discrepancies and making adjustments to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our ERP system.
• Assisting with the transition to a new ERP system.
• Assigning stock regularly to Amazon FBA warehouses (no prior Amazon experience necessary).
• Coordinating with our preferred freight forwarders to get stock to our warehouse.
• Assisting management in tackling high priority or ad hoc operational tasks.
• Depending on hours: part of the role in the first year will also see you solving challenges for our customers and creating the best experience possible whilst working with our amazing in-house customer support team. You will be trained well.
• 0-2 years working in a similar operational role with hands-on experience.
• Competent with Excel/Google Sheets and at analytical tasks.
• Able to work effectively with other teams to achieve shared goals.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good business acumen.
• Able to communicate clearly, build trust & relationships.
• Great at problem solving on your own but not shy to ask questions.
• Prioritisation skills and disciplined.
• Very reliable and organised.
• Possesses a growth mindset and loves to accomplish tasks.
• Fluent in English (a working knowledge of German is a plus).
• You’re as passionate about your hobby as we are about strength training.

Qualifications / Requirements

• You will be trustworthy, reliable and bring a strong teamwork attitude. We are a close-knit team and value culture fit greatly.

Benefits / Our offer

• Permanent contract
• 30 paid vacation days per year
• Continuous training to help you meet job requirements
• Meritocratic organisation, flat structure and a transparent communication culture
• Opportunity to grow with and shape the future of a fast-growing company
• Free gym membership at Berlin Strength
• Large employee discounts (30%+) on Strength Shop gym equipment and athlete gear
• Modern office located in Berlin (home office optional)
• Dog-friendly workplace

Think you’re the perfect fit? Even if you’re not ticking every box, we’d still love to hear from you if you’re passionate and ready to dive in.

https://jp-trading-strengthshop.workwise.io/en/job/118161