Director Product (m/f/d)

Our products are the reason why customers buy from us and keep coming back. As Director Product (m/f/d), you will be responsible for everything behind the scenes for all brands of the SNOCKS Group: from the initial product idea through sourcing and production to delivery to the warehouse. Product Development, Sourcing and Supply Chain, as well as Quality Management and ESG, are your core focus, and you will be deeply involved both strategically and operationally.

You will set the direction, lead the Heads and their teams, and keep all departments connected. When necessary, you will sit at the supplier's table yourself. In short: You are the person who drives our product business forward, with foresight and your hands in the day-to-day business.

• Product Strategy: Together with the PD Heads and in close collaboration with our CEO Rehan, you will develop the product and assortment strategy for our brands, evaluate new categories, and translate everything into a clear roadmap.

• Product Development: You will manage the development of new products and launches, challenge ideas, and ensure that good concepts become successful products.

• Sourcing & Supplier Management: You will be responsible for our supplier landscape, especially in China and Pakistan, build your own, resilient relationships, and negotiate prices, quality, and timings together with our Supply Chain team. You will strategically drive the development of direct sourcing.

• Supply Chain: You will ensure a stable, efficient supply chain from order placement to goods in the warehouse and identify bottlenecks before they become problems.

• Performance & Figures: You will keep an eye on the performance of brands and new launches, conduct product deep dives, and make data-driven decisions.

• Leadership: You will lead the Heads and teams of Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality Management, and ESG with empathy, clear goals, and honest feedback. All threads will converge with you, and you will develop people further.

• Crisis & Conflict Management: When there are fires internally or with suppliers, you will remain calm, de-escalate, and find solutions.

• Processes & Workflows: You will build structures that truly work and make our product area scalable.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: You will be the interface to almost all areas of the group, from Brand and E-Commerce to Marketplace and Finance, and will be a sparring partner for Rehan.

• Education: A completed degree in Business Administration, Textile Management, or a comparable background. What you have built and achieved in your career is even more important to us.

• Experience: At least 8 years of solid experience in Product Development, Sourcing, and Supply Chain, ideally in the textile industry.

• Leadership Experience: You have already managed teams and leaders and do so with empathy, clarity, and genuine interest in people.

• Product Development: You bring in-depth knowledge of product development, from idea to sampling to series production, and recognize what makes a product successful.

• Sourcing & Supply Chain: You have actively managed supplier landscapes, know production and delivery processes in detail, and can professionally challenge costs, quality, and timings.

• QM & Sustainability: You have a solid basic understanding of quality management and sustainability.

• Strategy & Hands-on: You think strategically but also enjoy working operationally, especially in supplier communication. Jumping into the deep end doesn't scare you.

• Negotiation Skills: You negotiate confidently and assertively, even when things get uncomfortable.

• Sourcing Network: An existing network in direct sourcing or experience in building one is a big plus. Experience with production in China and Pakistan as well.

• Mindset: You clearly state your opinion, take ownership as if it were your own business, and use a lot of freedom responsibly.

• Willingness to Travel & Presence: You are regularly on-site in Mannheim and Berlin and enjoy traveling to our suppliers, spontaneously if needed.

• Languages: Very good German and English skills.

You can expect a modern and dynamic working environment with a 'Du' (informal 'you') culture from day one. We believe in flat hierarchies and agile working methods. Our teams consist of motivated people who want to make a difference.

• Goodies for you: From bike leasing and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket to company pension plans (50% employer contribution) - you benefit from many extras. On top of that, you get employee discounts in our Snocks Coffee and a tax-free benefit (50€ / month) that you can flexibly use for your weekly shopping or, for example, a membership with Urban Sports Club.

• Work the way that suits you: You work where you are most productive. Remote work is standard, but if you feel like coming to the office in Mannheim, Hamburg, or Berlin, there's a monthly budget for it.

• Real Flexibility: Whether it's a workation with friends or colleagues, morning yoga, or a sports session at lunchtime - with us, you can easily combine work and private life.

• Onboarding: You won't start empty-handed but will receive top hardware, everything you need to work, and you can choose cool products from our partners & friends in the Welcome Shop.

• Don't know what to do? We support you with our further training offers and individual development budgets! And when it's not about work, you can use your access to the nilo.health health platform to get the support you need.

• Simply do yourself (or others) some good: Whether it's a 'Social Day' to engage in social activities or 'Power Days' when your period is really hitting hard - these days are in addition to your vacation.

• All together: We are a team of A-players striving for growth and live the team spirit at our fantastic SNOCKS Group events or simply at the next after-work gathering.

• Office Life: It never gets boring with us: whether it's table tennis, Fifa, or Mario Kart after work, cooking and lunch together, fresh fruit, espresso machine coffee, or the muesli bar. And the best part: your pet is of course welcome in the office too!

• We'll dress you: Don't have any SNOCKS Group products in your wardrobe yet? We'll change that! You'll receive a €360 voucher from us every year, plus other great discounts and offers like Corporate Benefits.

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