Programme Manager - Supply Chain Optimization (All Genders)

zooplus SE; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Training and support

Wellbeing offers

Transport subsidy or bike leasing

20% product discount

Job summary

zooplus in Munich is seeking a Programme Manager - Supply Chain Optimization to drive high-impact cross-functional initiatives affecting product availability, inventory health, and vendor collaboration. You will shape the roadmap for availability and stock performance, lead strategic projects, and strengthen the link between vendors and our internal supply chain.

This role suits someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics, supply chain strategy and stakeholder management, aiming to

Qualifications

• MBA/Master's Degree required.
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL and operations research knowledge valued.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Supply Chain initiatives to improve availability and inventory health.
• Shape FP&R strategy: targeting, roadmaps, prioritization with FP&R leadership.
• Oversee execution of FP&R roadmap with clear milestones and ownership across functions.
• Drive high-impact projects to improve forecasting, stock efficiency and vendor collaboration.
• Identify automation and process improvements for forecasting, planning, and replenishment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Strategic mindset

Education

MBA/Master's Degree

Tools

SQL

Advanced Excel

Operations research

Job description

Programme Manager - Supply Chain Optimization (All Genders)

• Full-time
• Compensation: EUR 69,500 - EUR 84,900 - yearly

With over 25 years’ experience, plus the same enormous passion and ambition we had on day-one, we’re trailblazers in the pet e-commerce industry. Our solutions make over 12 million customers genuinely happier – and that’s something we really care about. We work together to continually adapt; embracing change and the challenges it brings so that we can keep doing better. Join us and discover a place where your potential meets your passion for pets. That’s the power of plus.

As the Programme Manager - Supply Chain Optimization, you will drive high impact, cross functional initiatives that directly influence product availability, inventory health, and vendor collaboration. You’ll shape the roadmap for availability and overstock performance, lead strategic projects, and strengthen the operational connection between our vendors’and our internal supply chain.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics, supply chain strategy and stakeholder management, and who wants to make a measurable impact on availabilityandcost efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Strengthen Vendor Operations & Supply Chain Integration

• Lead Supply Chain Collaboration initiatives with our vendors/manufacturers to identify efficiency improvements, reduce logistics cost, improve availability (e.g. collaborative forecasting, e2e product flow optimization, VMI)
• Partner with vendors and manufacturers to streamline their supply chain processes with the z+ ordering system and inbound processes.

Shape and Lead the Forecasting, Availability and Inventory Optimization Program

• Actively shape the strategic development of the Forecasting, Planning & Replenishment (FP&R) area, including target setting, roadmap definition, project selection, and prioritization together with the FP&R leadership team
• Ensure smooth execution of the FP&R roadmap with clear milestones, ownership, and consistent follow‑up across Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, Procurement, Vendor Management, Logistics, Pricing, Tech etc.
• Lead high‑impact cross‑functional projects that improve forecasting/planning accuracy, product availability, and stock efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance automation, stability, and scalability across forecasting, planning, and replenishment processes.
• Leverage data and analytics to challenge assumptions, drive informed decisions, and stimulate critical thinking and innovation.

• MBA/Master's Degree
• Advanced Excel user; experience with SQL and operations research skills area plus
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights, uses data for decision making & prioritization of actions
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast‑paced environment; builds scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues
• Strong attention to detail and effective prioritization, while keeping the big picture in mind
• Great teamplayer with the ability to communicate and work with people on different levels, expertise, and locations
• Entrepreneurial mindset with can‑do‑anything attitude, understanding of business processes
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to present complex ideas
• 5+ years of working experience, including 3+ years in a project oriented and/or analytically focused roles (e.g. consulting, project management, business analyst)
• Experience within Procurement or Logistics/Operations, ideally focused on inventory / in‑stock management

Headquartered in Munich, with offices across Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London and Vienna, we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so you’ll be at the heart of an incredible, multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done, which means you’ll benefit from hybrid working, spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home. There’s an option to work for 20 days abroad in approved countries too.

Benefits

• development opportunities that help you to shape your own career path
• excellent training and support
• wellbeing offers
• subsidised transport or bike leasing
• 20% discount across all our products

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A note on compensation: We believe in being transparent about salary ranges. The range shown reflects the full scope that the role can grow into over time, depending on experience, skills, and impact. Most offers are positioned around the midpoint of the range, ensuring a fair and consistent approach across our teams.

At zooplus, we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all.

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