Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Ancient + Brave | B Corp; Wealden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

About Us

Ancient + Brave is a mission driven wellness brand, founded in 2018 by Kate Prince who saw a gap in the market for sustainable products which support women’s health and wellness. From the start Kate wanted the company to be unique, creating innovative formulas with targeted health benefits. The elements of daily ritual and ancestral health are integral to the brand.

As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental Impact. In June 2024, we were named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies - our brand has developed an incredible following and following investment from Piper, is ready to scale in the UK and internationally.

Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing?

We'd love to have you!

THE ROLE

The Supply Chain and Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing the Production and Logistics teams, ensuring the efficient manufacture and delivery of our products across all geographies and routes to market. The role will work collaboratively with the Operations Director, the Fulfilment Manager, and other members of the Operations team to align operations and meet company objectives.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the following:

Production Management

1. Oversee the end-to-end production process for your designated Suppliers, from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring efficiency and high-quality output.
2. Develop and implement production schedules that meet demand forecasts and inventory requirements and ensure timely delivery to customers.
3. Monitor and maintain compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
4. Optimise production workflows to minimise downtime, reduce waste, and improve productivity.

Logistics Management

1. Oversee the 3PL (third-party logistics) carriers and last-mile fulfilment partners, to include ASN (advance shipping notice) creations, booking in delivery slots with 3PL, and organising shipments in 3 geographies.
2. Monitor and maintain compliance with industry regulations and quality standards ensuring our partners are fulfilling SLAs (service level agreements) for cost, quality and service.

Process Improvement

1. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase capacity.
2. Lead the introduction of new technologies and automation where appropriate.
3. Collaborate with the Nutrition & Innovation team to integrate new products into the production process seamlessly.

Collaboration and Communication

1. Work closely with the Supply Chain Team, Demand Planning, Warehouse Manager to align production with supply chain and order fulfilment requirements.
2. Partner with the Operations Director to ensure the production strategy aligns with broader business objectives.
3. Provide regular performance updates, including key metrics such as output, efficiency, quality, and cost.

Compliance and Safety

1. Monitor KPIs (key performance indicators) across the supply chain, and work with 3PM (third-party manufacturing) & 3PL to ensure adherence to SLAs, including OTIF (on time in full) deliveries, health & safety, food safety and product excellence.
2. Monitor compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, including all applicable food safety requirements.

Team Leadership and Development

1. Mentor and help develop the production and logistics teams to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
2. Working with the COO (Chief Operations Officer) and Operations Director to ensure training programs are in place to upskill employees in technical and reporting skills, and ensure standards are met for accuracy and discipline.
3. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and teamwork within the Operations department.

Environmental, Social & Governance

1. Support the business’ ambition to remain and improve our B-Corp credentials, providing support as required to ensure all information, policies and procedures are up to date and in-line with the ESG and B-Corp requirements.
2. Support the business in relation to documenting goals and targets, monitoring progress and assisting in providing ESG Reports as required.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

1. Experience in international account management or managing Supply Chain /Operations or Logistics within the wellness or consumer food sector.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on operational efficiency.
3. Strong background in optimising production processes and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
4. A proactive mindset, ready to roll-up your sleeves to support the day to day running of your designated suppliers.
5. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards for wellness or food products in key markets is an advantage.
6. Working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and production management tools.
7. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
8. In-depth knowledge of production planning, quality control, and compliance standards.

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You are:

1. Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it.
2. Solution focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic.
3. Known for having a positive outlook and a growth mindset.
4. A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings.
5. Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely.
6. Entrepreneurial and commercially minded.
7. Able and willing to work in fast paced scale -up environments with an ability to effectively prioritise.
8. Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building.

WHY JOIN US

Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners.

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).

We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested.

Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.

Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.

In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.

We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact.

An important note on our ways of working…
As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.