Business Operations Manager at Clera — Remote

### About the Role

We are a growing biotechnology company based in Regensburg, Germany, focused on enhancing the bioavailability and functionality of plant-based ingredients for use in nutraceuticals, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. With a lean team of around a dozen people, we develop and produce proprietary ingredient technologies that help brands create more effective, natural products.

We are looking for a hands-on Business Operations Manager to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. You will sit at the intersection of production coordination, procurement, logistics, and administration — working closely with our internal team, production partners across Europe, and global suppliers. This is a central, high-ownership role that directly supports the company's operational reliability and continuous improvement.

### What You'll Do

• Ensure productions run on schedule and that materials arrive on time.
• Coordinate production planning and monitor associated orders.
• Oversee logistics and maintain visibility on transports and delivery timelines from factory to customer.
• Manage procurement of production materials and laboratory equipment.
• Serve as the primary interface to European production partners and global suppliers.
• Handle administrative tasks and provide support in financial areas such as budgeting and basic accounting.
• Work directly with our ~12-person internal team, management, and external logistics providers.
• Continuously improve procurement and process workflows and help build operational structure from the ground up.

### What We're Looking For

Required:

• Completed vocational training or degree in operations, logistics, procurement, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent.
• Relevant hands-on experience in operations, logistics, procurement, supply chain, or administration.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate production scheduling and manage procurement of production materials and lab equipment.
• Experience managing logistics from factory to customer, including oversight of transportation timelines.
• Fluent German and English — minimum C1 level in both spoken and written communication (this is a dealbreaker requirement).
• Confident, proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel/spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Solution-oriented and pragmatic mindset with a strong bias for action and ownership.
• Enthusiasm for building processes and structures in an early-stage environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with ERP or process management systems.
• Background supporting budgeting and accounting processes.

### Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: €45,000 – €65,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Full-time, permanent position with flexible working hours.
• Hybrid work arrangement with home office options.
• 30 days of vacation.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already be authorized to work in Germany.

### Location

This role is based in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany (hybrid). Candidates should be willing and able to work on-site regularly.