Supply Chain Executive

CIPS; London Borough of Hackney; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

33 days annual leave

WellHub wellbeing options

Share options

Birthday day off

Office in Shoreditch

Job summary

CIPS in London is seeking a commercially-minded Senior Supply Chain Executive to own the demand forecasting process across D2C and B2B, collaborating with Growth, Retail, Supply Chain and Finance to translate data into actionable recommendations. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you’ll drive S&OP inputs and help optimize inventory and availability.

The role requires 3+ years in Merchandising or Demand Planning in a fast-growing consumer business, with strong analytical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Merchandising or Demand Planning within a fast-growing consumer business.
• Strong forecasting knowledge and inventory management.
• Ability to turn data into actionable recommendations and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand forecasting process across D2C and B2B channels.
• Build cross-functional relationships with Retail, Growth and Supply Chain to inform forecasts and master data.
• Support the monthly S&OP demand review with clear risks, opportunities and recommendations.
• Analyse forecast accuracy, inventory performance and service levels to improve availability and reduce excess stock.
• Turn data and commercial insights into practical recommendations to support business decisions.

Skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're looking for a commercially-minded analytical and collaborative Senior Supply Chain Executive to join our growing Supply Chain team! Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, you'll take ownership of our merchandising process, helping ensure we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time. This is a highly collaborative role that sits at the heart of the business. You'll work closely with our Growth, Retail, Supply Chain and Finance teams to build reliable forecasts, improve inventory performance and support our S&OP process. We're looking for someone who loves getting stuck into the numbers but, more importantly, understands the people and commercial decisions behind them. You'll bring teams together, ask the right questions and turn analysis into practical recommendations that help everyone make better decisions. How you work is as important as what you deliver. We're a friendly, ambitious team who value open communication, curiosity and collaboration. You'll need to be comfortable having constructive conversations, listening to different perspectives and finding solutions together, always staying true to our values, specifically Open, Honest & Kind . What You’ll Do

• Own the demand forecasting process across D2C and B2B channels, ensuring forecasts reflect commercial plans and business priorities
• Build strong cross functional relationships with Retail, Growth and Supply Chain to understand upcoming events in order to build accurate forecasts and maintain master data
• Support the monthly S&OP demand review, clearly communicating key risks, opportunities and recommendations
• Analyse forecast accuracy, inventory performance and service levels, identifying trends and opportunities to improve availability, reduce excess stock, and drive continuous improvement
• Turn data and commercial insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support better business decisions
  Great comes in lots of different forms, and we're really open to seeing candidates from a range of backgrounds
• At least 3 years' experience in Merchandising or Demand Planning within a fast-growing consumer business
• A solid understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management and the factors that influence customer demand across B2B and D2C environments
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and turn findings into practical recommendations - you know your way around a spreadsheet!
• A commercially minded, curious and collaborative approach, with excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively, embrace different perspectives and work with others to find practical solutions
  Fussy are on a mission to banish single-use plastic from the bathroom by designing simple, effective and convenient personal care products that are backed by science not buzzwords. Our first product, a refillable deodorant is now the UK's top rated natural deodorant and has blessed the armpits of everyone from Holly Willoughby to some very known Dragons'. We have put in place the foundations of a world-class team of employees and advisors and this is a super exciting time to join as we are now looking to accelerate our growth into new products and territories. We as a brand have the responsibility, consumers have the power and it's only together we can do this. Power to your pits!
  A salary of £40,000-45,000 depending on experience
• A salary of £40,000-45,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in our London (Shoreditch) office
• 33 days annual leave including flexible bank holidays + a day off for your birthday - we encourage you to take time off to switch off, rest and recharge.
• Our WellHub membership with a range of fitness & wellbeing options - we care about our team's wellness, from physical to mental health
• Share options after probation, so that you can benefit from our growth