Senior Operations Controller

The Operations Controller (gn) plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence across our dynamic, multi-category nutrition business, including powders, liquids, bars, and vitamins. The role partners with operations, supply chain, R&D, and commercial teams to link operational performance with financial outcomes. The mission is to provide actionable financial insights and lead the implementation of agile S&OP and performance management processes to drive productivity, inventory efficiency, and cost savings across the value chain.
Your mission
- You lead financial planning and performance tracking for supply chain and manufacturing operations
- You provide financial input to S&OP processes to optimize demand, inventory, and supply
- You develop tools linking operational KPIs (e.g., OEE, yield, waste) to financial outcomes
- You enable D2C product launches through financial analysis and operational readiness assessments
- You identify cost-saving opportunities in manufacturing and logistics and support investment decisions
- You drive cross-functional alignment with teams like Brand, B2B, Procurement, Quality, and R&D
- You lead scenario planning for supply chain risks and manage full P&L ownership
- You oversee the full planning cycle (budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning) and implement predictive analytics

Your experience & skills
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications are a plus
- You bring 10+ years of experience in Operations Controlling, Supply Chain Finance, or Manufacturing Finance
- You have strong knowledge of manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain finance processes
- You are experienced in forecasting, budgeting, capital investment evaluation, and eCommerce metrics
- You possess advanced Excel skills and are proficient in ERP/BI tools like SAP and Power BI
- You have worked in consumer goods, food, nutrition, or eCommerce-driven environments
- You demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management across teams
- You are strategic, detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in high-growth, dynamic settings
- You speak English and German on a fluent level

Location & Travel
- You work in a hybrid model with a strong preference for being in the Hamburg office 3 times per week
- You may travel occasionally for business, with overnight travel estimated at less than 10%

Why choose us?
Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.
You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:

- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Attractive employee discounts
- Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass
- Workation
- Corporate benefits
- 28 days vacation/year
- and much more

About Us
The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021.
ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.
TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.
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