Operations Specialist

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical and hands-on Operations Specialist to take ownership of all operational activities across the company (excluding Sales). Reporting directly to the management team, this role is responsible for outlining, structuring, improving, and optimizing operational processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and control.

This is a key position within the organization, with high visibility and direct impact on performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Map, analyze, and improve all operational workflows across departments.
• Design and implement scalable operational structures to support company growth.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks, and bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to enhance transparency and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure smooth execution of operational initiatives.
• Optimize internal systems and support automation efforts in collaboration with IT and Engineering teams.
• Ensure operational compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director on operational excellence and business performance.

Profile & Requirements

• Engineering background (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems, or similar).
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Highly structured and process-oriented mindset.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication skills. Able to interact confidently across teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in operations, consulting, trading environments, or fast-paced scale-ups is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, entrepreneurial setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration: Competitive salary with uncapped bonuses based on performance and exceeding targets.
• Growth opportunities: Work in a meritocratic, innovation-driven environment that actively supports your ideas and professional development.
• Recognition and rewards: We offer a competitive environment and celebrate milestones with company awards, anniversary celebrations, and generous referral bonuses for bringing talented colleagues on board.
• Perks and Benefits:
  • Healthy team lunches prepared by our in-house chef
  • A well-stocked fridge and snacks throughout the day
  • Covered commute costs: Benefit from covered commute expenses, including public transport reimbursements, a Swap-bicycle plan, mileage allowance, or free parking
  • Exciting team activities: Participate in monthly (sports) events, international company trips, and social activities with your department and the wider Amsterdam team
  • Vibrant culture: Join a highly motivated, young, and international team based in the heart of Amsterdam
  • Agreement terms: Full-time, 40-hour contract with 25 vacation days annually