Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

We're hiring an Operations Specialist to support the daily work in our Knitlab. You'll help manage sample and textile orders, monitor yarn stock levels, and assist with planning and logistics. This role requires precision, consistency, and a structured approach. It's ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys working in an organised, production-driven environment.

About the team

• Be part of a close-knit and international team (~20 people) based in Amsterdam

• Work across disciplines - from knit engineers to textile designers to developers

• As Operations Specialist, you'll join the Operations team and collaborate closely with Knit Engineers, a Knitting Programmer and an Operations Specialist

• Report directly to the Operations Lead

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

Support Fulfilment & logistics Tasks

• Help prepare swatch and textile orders, including labelling and packing

• Track incoming requests and update internal systems

• Assist with overlocking, cleaning and packing the samples

• Manage the sample archive, making sure textiles are correctly archived and coordinate archive sample requests.

• Logistics: book shipments for samples and coordinate with logistic partners

Planning & Coordination

• Support daily and weekly planning for the Knitlab team

• Help monitor schedules, capacity, and supply levels

• Follow up with team members on task status and priorities

• Coordinate cross-function collaboration with different teams and departments
  

Yarn & Stock Assistance

• Keep yarn inventory updated and well-organised

• Track deliveries and prepare yarn for production use

• Maintain yarn archives and certifications

• Build in-depth knowledge of yarn types, blends, and certifications to support team decisions
  

Sample Processing & Testing Support

• Support preparation and shipment of performance and quality tests (e.g. Intertek)

• Maintain testing records and ensure documentation is complete and accurate

Documentation & Updates

• Keep order and shipment logs up to date

• Help prepare reports and update dashboards with fulfilment progress

• Admin: Keeping track and report the data of all orders (submissions), knitted textiles & lead-times

Operational Support

• Identify small issues and suggest ways to improve

• Work closely with the team to keep operations running smoothly

Location: Office-based in Amsterdam, with occasional visits to production facilities
Flexibility: Some flexibility in working hours may be required to meet deadlines

Skills & Experience

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate. Not all of these are must haves, so please take the leap to get in touch even if you don't feel you meet all criteria.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in textiles, production, logistics, or a related field

• Some experience in an operational, textile, or production role is a plus

• Hands-on mindset with a focus on getting things done

• Organised and reliable; able to follow through on tasks independently

• Clear communicator who enjoys working in a team

• Comfortable using spreadsheets and digital tools

• Curious, eager to learn, and open to feedback

Benefits

• Be part of a globally focused, innovative scale-up changing the textile industry

• Work with an international team of experts across disciplines

• Contribute to something bigger—your work makes a real impact

• Salary based on experience and responsibilities

• Personal development program and growth opportunities

• 25 holidays per year and a pension plan

• Travel expenses covered (for those commuting from outside Amsterdam)

• Daily healthy lunch, great coffee, snacks, and drinks at the studio

• A steep learning curve and an unforgettable adventure

• Laptop, accessories, and all the tools you need

About BYBORRE

There is nothing in life that we use more than textiles. Among the oldest and most universal objects produced by humans, textiles have proven to be a reliable tool that enhances our lives and brings across stories. Their influence goes beyond imagination. And yet, the journey that leads to a textile’s existence often remains unquestioned.

At BYBORRE, we are on a mission to drastically change the textile industry as we know it today. Envisioning a future where textiles are made with conscious intent, we merge the physical and digital worlds of textile creation, unlock material innovation and establish a transparent supply chain to give our customers worldwide access to responsible textiles for the products we use everyday.

Based in Amsterdam we have our own knitting lab with a range of circular knitting machines and an extensive yarn library. We experiment and innovate to create the most responsible knits of the highest quality.

We offer a collection of responsible textiles to our customers, with the opportunity to create custom textile. Our primary focus lies within the interior and apparel segments. Primarily, we direct our efforts towards brands, architects, project developers, designers and the end consumer. We offer our products and aim to raise awareness about the state of the textile industry by emphasizing how (our) responsible textiles can be a game changer.

By exploring new textile design and manufacturing processes that are less wasteful, harmful, inflexible and more collaborative, open and inspiring, we are creating a movement that challenges the conventional norms of the industry – encouraging you to think differently about textiles and inviting you to be part of something bigger.