Hanna Achilles-Auferoth - Lead Interim Manager, Demand & Inventory Management, Corporate Strategic Purchasing Brands

Q: Where is Hanna based?

Hanna is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Hanna speak?

Hanna speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hanna have?

Hanna has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Hanna has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Hanna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hanna's latest experience?

Hanna's most recent position is Lead Interim Manager, Demand & Inventory Management, Corporate Strategic Purchasing Brands at Douglas Cosmetics GmbH .

Q: What companies has Hanna worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hanna has worked for Douglas Cosmetics GmbH , Schön Digital GmbH & kalialab GmbH , nkm Naturkosmetik München GmbH , Miss Sophie GmbH , and Hanna Achilles GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Hanna most experienced in?

Hanna is most experienced in industries like Retail , Cosmetics , and Manufacturing . Hanna also has some experience in Transportation and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Hanna most experienced in?

Hanna is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Supply Chain Management , and Marketing . Hanna also has some experience in Procurement , Finance , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Hanna worked in recently?

Hanna has recently worked in industries like Retail and Cosmetics .

Q: Which business areas has Hanna worked in recently?

Hanna has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Marketing , and Product Development .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Aug 2025

4 months

Germany

Lead Interim Manager, Demand & Inventory Management, Corporate Strategic Purchasing Brands

Douglas Cosmetics GmbH

Leading the Demand & Inventory team, ensuring optimal stock levels and demand forecasting across European markets
Developed forecasting models and optimized replenishment processes, reducing out-of-stock rates and improving stock turnover
Prepared monthly stock and inventory reports for the Controlling department, including variance analyses and performance insights, providing the basis for financial steering
Prepared executive-level PowerPoint presentations for board meetings, translating planning data into clear, decision-oriented insights
Reported directly to the Board of Corporate Brands
Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts with campaign calendars and new product launches
Drove process improvements and reporting enhancements, increasing forecast accuracy and planning transparency across key stakeholders
Initiated and led the drive-to-SharePoint integration test case within the English Demand & Inventory team, completed in just 7 days; adopted by the Digital department as a best practice to roll out across all Corporate Brands
Provided support to the PwC team on a strategy & corporate communication restructuring project
Successfully implemented a Net Sales Boost Plan across 13 countries within two months, achieving significant revenue growth while simultaneously reducing overstock levels

May 2024 - Mar 2025

11 months

Germany

COO & CFO

Schön Digital GmbH & kalialab GmbH

Developed supplier management strategy
Managed suppliers: advised on selection, evaluation and management of suppliers, negotiated contracts and conditions
Expanded product ranges in skincare and beauty treatments
Developed purchasing processes
Conducted inventory planning and cost-efficiency initiatives
Oversaw daily operations of two beauty clinics in Hamburg and Berlin
Applied for public funding and M&A activities
Managed P&L, cash flow, budgeting and financial planning
Set up the finance function, successfully applied for public funding of mid six digits, prepared a takeover of a clinic chain

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

3 months

Germany

Interim Senior Supply Chain & Operations Manager

nkm Naturkosmetik München GmbH

Analyzed the supply chain: optimized efficiency, costs and processes
Managed suppliers: advised on selection, evaluation and management of suppliers, negotiated contracts and conditions
Managed inventory and planned production
Consulted on the optimization and development of logistics management tools and digitalization
Led onboarding of new employees
Achieved quarterly cost savings in the five digits by improving inventory management, negotiated 10% lower prices for liquid bottling

Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

1 year 3 months

Germany

COO & CFO

Miss Sophie GmbH

Strategic planning with founder: category management, finance, B2B sales, HR, legal, logistics and M&A deal preparation including legal and financial due diligence
Strategic purchasing of nail products, e.g. nail polish remover and sustainable packaging
Indirect purchasing: logistics staff, graphic designers, law firms, tax advisors, marketing agencies/freelancers, warehouse and SaaS
Slashed purchasing prices of Chinese manufacturer, successfully protected IP rights in dispute, hired new CEO and prepared the business for trade sale

May 2019 - Dec 2019

8 months

Germany

Consultant Digital Solutions (Project Lead)

Xella International GmbH

Participated in strategy steering committee with CEO and CFO
Introduced an order automation software tool such as tangro/enaio in a joint project with Horváth
Managed project with IT department and service center
Planned the order automation process with SAP Signavio and Jira
Introduced OCR order automation tool to reduce FTE costs at service center

Jan 2019 - May 2019

5 months

Germany

Consultant

CT Formpolster GmbH

Developed new mattress collections
Responsible for B2B sales and B2C marketing activities via Achilles Berlin

May 2018 - Aug 2018

4 months

Germany

Interim Senior Category Manager

Factorymarket Retail GmbH

Set up new categories: home textiles, household and DIY
Onboarded new suppliers, negotiated with suppliers, developed assortment and implemented retail concepts online and offline
Trained purchasing and category managers

Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

5 months

Germany

Consultant

Matrazzo GmbH

Strategy planning with CEO
Developed entire product range: bed sheets, bed linen, cushions and bedding
Negotiated with suppliers

Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

10 months

Germany

Consultant

get it done Service GmbH

Set up B2B logistics sales

Jul 2016 - Present

9 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Managing Director

Hanna Achilles GmbH

Strategic D2C brand building: selling boxspring beds, slipcovers, towels, bathrobes and shampoo bars through Shopify online shop, Amazon and B2B under the Achilles Berlin brand
Hiring and managing influencer agency, performance marketing agencies, fulfillment service provider and transport companies
Invented patent protected slipcover for boxspring beds, achieved product listings at Otto, Home24, Wayfair, Getir and Kaufland

Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

7 months

Germany

Interim Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO)

360living GmbH

Business strategy planning with CEO: set up manufacturer marketplace and factory outlet online platform
Onboarded manufacturers and managed investor relations
Indirect purchasing: graphic designers, law firms, tax advisors, marketing agencies, SaaS and office space

Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Teamlead Category Management

Home24 AG

Responsible for revenues of approximately €50 m and a team of 5 FTE
Controlled KPIs for the upholstery business unit
Managed supplier negotiations on pricing, rebates and conditions

Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 10 months

Nörten-Hardenberg, Germany

Assortment Developer

tedox KG

Developed new product designs and trend colors with suppliers
Evaluated new trends
Coordinated purchasing departments: textiles, flooring, household appliances, curtains, painters materials, carpets and food
Negotiated with suppliers
Served as masterand and member of a quality management project

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Cosmetics, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Construction.

Retail

Cosmetics

Manufacturing

Transportation

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Procurement, Finance, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Supply Chain Management

Marketing

Procurement

Finance

Quality Assurance

Summary

Over 10 years of experience in international purchasing and category management including network of decision makers within consumer goods and retail.

Founded own D2C home & living brand Achilles Berlin including partnership with producer Breckle.

Active in the beauty industry since 2020 as Founder, COO & CFO, with experience in M&A transactions.

Skills

Strategy
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Category Management
Strategic Purchasing
Direct And Indirect Purchasing
Negotiation With Suppliers And Retailers
Shopify
Sap (S/4 Hana)
Jira
Asana/trello

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

MBA · Düsseldorf, Germany

Oct 2008 - Oct 2012

University of Göttingen

First State Law Exam · Law · Göttingen, Germany

Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

Copenhagen Business School / University of Copenhagen

Erasmus Program · Business to Business Marketing; European Community Competition Law, Corporate Finance · Copenhagen, Denmark

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Retail 11.5 y

Avg length 1 y 3 m

Longest experience 9 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Lead Interim Manager, Demand & Inventory Management, Corporate Strategic Purchasing Brands, COO & CFO, Interim Senior Supply Chain & Operations Manager

Main industries Retail, Cosmetics, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Hanna based?

Hanna is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Hanna speak?

Hanna speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Hanna have?

Hanna has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Hanna has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Hanna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hanna be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hanna would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Interim Manager, Demand & Inventory Management, Corporate Strategic Purchasing Brands, COO & CFO, Interim Senior Supply Chain & Operations Manager.

What is Hanna's latest experience?

Hanna's most recent position is Lead Interim Manager, Demand & Inventory Management, Corporate Strategic Purchasing Brands at Douglas Cosmetics GmbH.

What companies has Hanna worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hanna has worked for Douglas Cosmetics GmbH, Schön Digital GmbH & kalialab GmbH, nkm Naturkosmetik München GmbH, Miss Sophie GmbH, and Hanna Achilles GmbH.

Which industries is Hanna most experienced in?

Hanna is most experienced in industries like Retail, Cosmetics, and Manufacturing. Hanna also has some experience in Transportation and Construction.

Which business areas is Hanna most experienced in?

Hanna is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing. Hanna also has some experience in Procurement, Finance, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Hanna worked in recently?

Hanna has recently worked in industries like Retail and Cosmetics.

Which business areas has Hanna worked in recently?

Hanna has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Product Development.

What is Hanna's education?

Hanna holds a Master from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, a Bachelor in Law from University of Göttingen and a Bachelor in Business to Business Marketing; European Community Competition Law, Corporate Finance from Copenhagen Business School / University of Copenhagen.

What is the availability of Hanna?

Hanna is immediately available for suitable projects.

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