Vice President Operations

**We Live to Discover**

Jack Wolfskin lives to discover and encourages people to go on new outdoor adventures, connecting with nature and rewilding themselves. Through sustainable German engineered apparel, footwear and equipment that protects and inspires, we enable everyone to experience more moments of outdoor discovery. Our success is based on a shared wanderlust and the collective input from our team of free spirits, forward thinkers and discoverers. Sharing the same values, we focus on having a positive impact through product innovations, more sustainable solutions and business practices as well as advocacy programs.
We encourage an open forum of ideas throughout all departments and honor collaborative discoverers who lead by introducing new paths. A career with Jack Wolfskin is anything but ordinary.

We are looking for you to join us starting **July 1, 2025**, or even earlier, as **Vice President Operations (M/F/d)** in our **Headquarters in Idstein.**

**The story begins**:

- Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy, encompassing procurement, quality assurance, product and material development, product data and PLM management, demand planning, purchasing, order management, and customer service, in collaboration with corporate counterparts.
- Translate Jack Wolfskin’s brand strategies into sourcing and product development strategies.
- Collaborate with product teams (Category & Product Management and Design) to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and process-efficient product and material development.
- Manage on-time delivery of prototypes, materials, sales samples, and production items by overseeing the planning calendar and utilizing PLM and supply chain management systems effectively.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, balance supplier and factory capacity, and meet Jack Wolfskin’s quality and margin targets.
- Work closely with the Corporate Sourcing Organization to optimize processes, map workflows, and implement best practices across various offices.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure a stable and reliable supplier base, including supplier evaluations and vendor scorecards.
- Collaborate with Global Logistics and Transportation teams to ensure timely product arrival, optimal container utilization, and cost-efficient inbound logistics.
- Partner with the European Logistics team to streamline inbound product delivery, manage outbound order flows, and achieve the lowest possible delivery cost per unit while meeting service objectives across channels.
- Coordinate organization-wide communication regarding channel delivery cycles, allocations, and launch schedules, setting realistic and competitive expectations.
- Lead the supply planning and S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes across all business functions, including subsidiaries.
- Oversee the Sales Operations process to drive revenue growth and profitability, ensuring timely and efficient order fulfillment while optimizing warehouse flow.
- Analyze ongoing operations to identify improvement opportunities, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Regularly report department performance, including KPIs, project updates, and calendar milestones, to the Executive Team.
- Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team in sourcing, S&OP, and customer service to support future growth and innovation initiatives at Jack Wolfskin.

**Your DNA for Jack Wolfskin**:

- Bachelor's degree in business, têxtiles, production, supply chain, or related field
- Over 15 years of experience in the apparel and têxtile industry, with at least 10 years in leadership roles
- Extensive experience in product development, manufacturing processes, and supply chain dynamics
- Expertise in supplier management and sourcing strategies, driving strategic product innovation
- Deep commercial understanding of wholesale, retail, and e-commerce, aligning service levels with business needs
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and collaborate across all functions at all organizational levels
- Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing workflows to meet deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication across departments
- International mindset and willingness to travel for global operations management
- Success measured through key metrics such as gross margin, OTIF delivery, quality issues, and inventory turnover
- Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), PLM, and supply chain management systems
- Experience in operating an S&OP process
- Growth mindset, culturally aware, and embraces diversity
- High levels of integrity, open and honest communication, and passion for the work

**We are an outdoor gear company and we act like it**:

- An attractive salary package, including a performance-based bonus.
- A company car for private use.
- A relocation package to make your move to Idstein or the surrounding area easier.
- A diverse and exciting pro