Operations Manager (m/f/d)

About the Job

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scaleups, corporates, and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for a motivated Operations Manager (m/f/d) to join and lead the operational processes and supplier management at one of our Ecosystem Companies.

As an Operations Manager, you’ll develop scalable processes, negotiate with global suppliers, and play a key role in driving operational excellence and growth.

Join the A11 Ecosystem – A next-generation supply chain platform, the company is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

• Identify, engage, and negotiate with suppliers across Europe and worldwide, building strong commercial relationships that fuel company growth and ensure reliable supply
• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive operational growth and efficiency, aligning with the company’s global objectives
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and growth teams to design and implement scalable operational processes that leverage automation and data
• Analyze performance data, track key KPIs, and deliver actionable insights to optimize end-to-end supply chain operations
• Drive continuous process improvement and standardization, contributing directly to the company’s scaling success

Your Profile: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience (or post-graduate internships) and eager to take on responsibility in a fast-scaling, tech-driven environment
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex subjects clearly and confidently
• Hands-on mentality – you take ownership, solve problems independently, and thrive in dynamic settings
• Native-level communication skills in German and English (C1 or above)
• Motivated by technology-driven transformation and curious about how AI can reshape global supply chains

Please note that this position is based in Berlin.

Benefits and Perks:

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and help scale a high-impact business model
• Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders
• Attractive base and bonus compensation program
• Collaborate with top-tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts

If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.