Operations Executive

Pod Talent; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A wellness brand in East Sussex seeks an Operations Executive to oversee supply chain operations and customer fulfilment. This role involves managing inventory, monitoring performance metrics, and using ERP systems for production planning. The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain and manufacturing, particularly in food or cosmetics. A proactive approach with excellent communication skills is essential for success. Competitive salary up to £34,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain operations role.
• Experience using an ERP system and Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (food or cosmetics ideal), with knowledge in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer operations, ensuring goods are delivered OTIF.
• Ensure inventory levels are kept healthy, raising any stock issues across the team.
• Monitor 3PL performance through KPIs, driving improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Operate within our ERP system for production planning, stock control, and purchase orders.
• Create key reports based off KPI data for the operations team.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, contributing to process improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

ERP system

Excel

Communication skills

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Operations Executive (supply chain) - East Sussex (on-site) - up to £34,000

We are proud to be supporting a values-driven wellness brand whose mission is to create sustainable products designed to support whole-body health. They are a B-Corp with rapid growth and an engaged community, who are looking for a production executive to support their operations team to drive product innovation and sustainability.

As an OperationsExecutive, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth customer fulfilment and supply chain operations. You’ll oversee customer orders, delivery scheduling, managing master customer and SKU data, and inventory management—while driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across our operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage customer operations, ensuring goods are delivered OTIF
• Ensure inventory levels are kept healthy, raising any stock issues across the team
• Monitor 3PL performance through KPIs, driving improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency
• Operate within our ERP system for production planning, stock control, and purchase orders
• Create key reports based off KPI data for the operations team
• Stay ahead of industry trends, contributing to process improvements and sustainability initiatives

In order to be successful

• Experience in a supply chain operations role
• Experience using an ERP system and Excel
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (food or cosmetics ideal), with knowledge in compliance
• A proactive attitude with great communication and relationship building skills

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, apply now!