🚀 Are you a strategic thinker ready to dive into the operational core of one of the fastest-growing pet food startups in Europe? 🐱💼

At The Better Cat, our mission is to revolutionise the pet food market. And we're doing this at high pace (3x'd monthly revenues in the last year).

We’ve already made waves — including winning the Fressnapf Innovation Award 2024!

Our focus is on the cat segment — the largest and fastest-growing category in pet food.

This is our first Operations hire — you’ll join as our Founding Ops Associate, working directly with the founders to build our operations from the ground up.

Your mission: design smooth processes, automate manual tasks across the supply chain, and create a solid foundation for scaling internationally.

With us, you’ll have exceptional growth opportunities — shaping the way we operate now, and potentially leading the function as the company grows.

You’ll work closely with our co-founder Niklas and take on a key role in the team.

• Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement – Partner with our entire supply chain to power our next growth phase. From setting up supplier contracts to optimising last-mile delivery, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into.
• Automation of Manual Tasks – Eliminate boring, repetitive processes across the company. With LLMs and no-/low-code tools, you’ll get it done fast.
• Inventory Forecasting & Marketing Alignment – Own our inventory forecasting and act as the direct link to the marketing team, ensuring campaigns and stock levels are always in sync.

You’ll be great at this if you…

• Love turning chaos into order.
• Have 1-2 years experience in supply chain, ops, or process automation
• Enjoy working with tools and systems — from spreadsheets to WMS to no-code automation platforms (e.g. n8n).
• Get things done - you’re used to working in fast-paced environments and able to deliver high-quality outcomes. You are pragmatic and creative in achieving them.Communicate clearly with suppliers, warehouse teams, and colleagues.
• Can multitask - you’re organized and adapt quickly to evolving priorities. You pay attention to detail. You communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Bonus points if you…

• Have worked in D2C, FMCG, or subscription eCommerce.
• Understand APIs, basic coding, or data analytics.
• Have startup experience and like moving quickly.

• 🤩 An inspiring team: Ambitious, humorous, and down-to-earth — we’re bringing pet food into the 21st century!
• 🚀 Growth mode: Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing pet food startups — things are really taking off right now!
• 😻 Premium products: It’s simply more fun to stand behind something that truly convinces. Read our reviews or request free samples from The Better Cat!
• 🤝 Cool perks: Germany ticket, MacBook, merch, snacks, and drinks included.
• 🔮 Future of D2C: Work with us on innovative concepts and lay the foundation for your career.
• 🏁 Start-up vibes: Flat hierarchies, fast pace, and personal growth — here you can truly make an impact.
• ⭐ Top work environment: Modern office right in the Speicherstadt, flexible working hours, vacation models, and many other benefits.

🐾 Ready to make the world better for cats? Here’s how to apply:
📨 Send us your CV along with a few lines on why you want to join The Better Cat.

We’ll get back to you quickly to set up an interview.
After our first chat, you’ll work on a short case study to get a feel for the kind of challenges you’d take on here.
By the time you present your case, you’ll have met both of our founders — Niklas & Rachit.

If it’s a match on both sides, you can get started right away.

Drop us a message to kick things off!