Head of Supply Chain

About Yepoda

Clean K-Beauty Innovation. No compromises.

Our mission is to bring Clean K-Beauty Innovations, from Korea straight to Europe, UK, and the US – without ever compromising on our values, quality, and sustainability. Our clean, mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea, vegan, cruelty-free, and packed with the best natural and active ingredients.

Founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann, Yepoda is a fast-growing beauty start-up based in the heart of Berlin. Our products are available across Europe and the US, since March 2025, in Sephora Europe & since August 2026 in Sephora US – online and in over 1200 stores. As a certified B Corp™, we are committed to building a business with purpose. With a team of over 120 brilliant individuals from around the world, we are actively shaping Yepoda’s story every day.

About this opportunity

As our Head of Supply Chain, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our supply chain from Asia into our EU, UK and US warehouse network, driving operational excellence to support our ambitious growth plans.

You'll lead our entire supply chain operations from sourcing of raw materials and our cosmetic products to final delivery of orders at our customers’ door step. You ensure smooth procurement, manufacturing, and logistics processes via air and sea shipments (incl. import) to our warehouses and efficient delivery to our B2C and B2B customers. If you're a strong Operations leader, passionate about building efficient and scalable processes and enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on board.

Your tasks

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including demand planning, procurement/manufacturing, logistics and import, fulfilment, last mile, and inter-warehouse transfers.

• Develop and implement strategies that improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen reliability and agility as the business scales.

• Own demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure product availability while keeping inventory levels lean.

• Oversee global logistics operations, optimising shipping modes from Asia and import flows into the EU, UK, and US.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers; negotiate contracts and favourable terms, and ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines.

• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support scalability and product innovation.

• Leverage our ERP system and forecasting & planning tools to drive continuous process improvement, while working with Product Development on sustainability, packaging, and supply chain innovation.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability and collaboration, and align supply chain strategy with Product Development, Marketing, and Finance.

Your profile:

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations management, ideally within beauty, consumer goods, retail, or eCommerce, including 3+ years leading operations teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven expertise across inventory management, demand forecasting, global procurement, and international logistics.

• Track record of scaling supply chain operations in a high-growth, demand-volatile environment.

• Proficient in ERP systems and specialised SCM tools for forecasting and planning, while still comfortable running ad-hoc analyses in Excel or Google Sheets.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams and secure buy-in from adjacent functions.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills with international suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic Environment: The opportunity to work in a start-up environment surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team.

• Accelerate Your Career: Take on responsibility from day 1, with room for professional growth and advancement as the company continues to expand.

• Inspiring Workspace: Located in the heart of Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg, a dog-friendly office, with free drinks and snacks.

• Hybrid Working: We understand that sometimes you get more stuff done from home and need a change of scenery.

• We Value Diversity: We seek to build an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all different backgrounds. A welcoming, international, dedicated team with flat hierarchies and trust by default.

• Employee Discounts: You’ll get to enjoy the Yepoda products at a discount and share it with friends and family to keep your glow going!

• Unique Add Ons: A monthly benefits budget that's yours to spend. Through the Probonio app you pick what actually fits your lifestyle.

Would you like to be part of Yepoda’s exciting growth journey as our new Head of Supply Chain? We’d love to hear from you! 🫰✨

Make sure to apply by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in English. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

At Yepoda we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.