Sustainability & Menu Operations Expert (all genders)

Sustainability & Menu Operations Expert (all genders)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About the role: What's in the Box

The DACH Portfolio Management team (in charge of menu planning & value-added products strategy) is looking for a mid-level expert to join its rank! This role is a unique blend of strategic and hands-on operational management: As a Portfolio Management Expert, you will take direct ownership of the ingredient strategy and SKU management for HelloFresh DACH. Reporting to the Team Lead of Portfolio Management, your primary focus will be the strategic oversight of our SKU lifecycle—balancing budget constraints, managing SKU complexity, ensuring the commercial viability of every ingredient in our portfolio, as well as process optimization & standardization of the SKU management function. We are looking for someone that has hands-on experience in operational excellence to craft the strategy but also be able to execute it.

As part of the role, you will work very closely with other departments along the supply chain with strong collaboration with teams such as Recipe Development, Menu Planning, Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure smooth ingredient integration, which gives you the opportunity to continuously develop personally and professionally.

This role is available for a 24 month contract (extension possible)

What you’ll do: The Recipe

• Strategic ingredient management and analyses
  • Own the ingredient and SKU strategy, including portfolio and budget management
  • Enable menu expansion while keeping SKU complexity low
  • Lead initiatives to reduce menu risk, food waste, and supply disruptions across the value chain
• Support operational SKU management (on-/offboarding, FSQA alignment, tenders, menu changes)
• Build accurate SKU forecasts and improve demand planning transparency
• Drive process improvements and automation across product and supply chain operations

What you’ll bring: The Ingredients

• You studied business or industrial engineering, or a related discipline, ideally with a focus on supply chain or operations management.
• First 1-2 years of experience in ingredient, SKU, product, or supply chain management
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with an operational mindset
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with culinary, product, and procurement teams
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain data. Proficiency needed in Google Suite, SQL knowledge and interest in GenAI a plus
• A hands-on, ownership-driven approach in a fast-moving environment
• You are fluent in English, German is a plus

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What we offer: The Toppings

• Modern and comfortable working space with great co-workers in Berlin-Kreuzberg
• Discount for HelloFresh boxes and Convini products
• Development possibilities along with internal trainings
• Flexible working hours including Work From Home/Work from Abroad, as well as a home office set up budget
• Extensive Onboarding and Buddy Program
• Social events including team events, Friday beers, company runs, book club, etc.
• Discounted fitness offers with our Urban Sports Club and John Reed partners, as well as yoga classes
• Well-being initiatives in cooperation with Headspace and Spill
• Childcare and company pension scheme benefit
• Monthly transportation budget via RYDES

Are you the missing ingredient?

If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we’d be excited to hear from you. We aim to review your profile and respond within 5 business days.

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