Supply Chain Manager

The Artisan Drinks Co.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary and benefits

A passionate, creative team that will背

Job summary

The Artisan Drinks Co. is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager to keep our beverage brands flowing—from production planning with contract packers to sourcing ingredients and packaging, through to getting products out the door with logistics and fulfilment partners.

You’ll help launch new SKUs, drive innovation across our ranges, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role offers remote work with periodic visits, in a company committed to quality and B Corp standards.

Qualifications

• FMCG operations or supply chain experience, ideally in drinks and contract packing.
• Confident running production plans and juggling multiple suppliers and stakeholders
• A natural leader who builds ownership and accountability
• Experienced at managing projects and driving change
• A clear communicator and problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail
• Know your way around Excel and have a passion for streamlining processes with AI

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day supply chain
• Oversee production planning and fulfilment for our Mixers and Feel Good Soda’s, coordinating forecasts with sales.
• Manage logistics and eCommerce partners to ensure timely, complete deliveries within agreed pricing.
• Negotiate ingredient and packaging supplier partnerships with KPIs and quarterly reviews.
• Lead quality across the supply chain, including QC audits with suppliers and NCR processes.
• Drive innovation across ranges, including multi-pack formats and export/new market launches.

Skills

FMCG experience

Production planning

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Excel

AI for process improvement

Job description

Our vision is to be the brand that redefines soft drinks, inspiring new ways of drinking. All of our drinks can be enjoyed on their own or paired with craft spirits or alternatives, in modern mixing moments. We’re proving that bold, creative and beautifully made can be the everyday choice.

THE ARTISAN COLLECTION

The Artisan Drinks Co. collection consists of a range of mixers and functional soft drinks, crafted to make you feel good. Our Mixer collection features 12 flavours: Classic London Tonic, Skinny London Tonic, Pink Citrus Tonic, Violet Blossom Tonic, Yuzu Tokyo Tonic, Barrel Smoked Cola, Smooth Ginger Ale, Fiery Ginger Beer, Agave Lemon, Tailor Made Lemonade, Bubbly Soda Water and Pink Grapefruit Soda.

Our Feel Good Soda’s are functional soft drinks full of flavour: Spicy Ginger Soda, Pink Grapefruit Soda and Cloudy Lemon Soda, all with vitamins and electrolytes.

OUR VALUES

Four values shape everything we do: how we work, who we work with and what we create.

• Simplicity: we put the customer first, set clear goals and focus on the things that make a difference. Less is always more.
• Courage: we have the courage to do things differently, learn by doing and adapting, and give everyone a voice.
• Creativity: we challenge the status quo, always look for a better way and never blend in when we can stand out.
• Excellence: we make the best-tasting drinks, set the bar high and always strive to improve, as a proud certified B Corporation.

WHAT MAKES US ARTISAN

• 100% natural ingredients
• No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
• Plant-based
• Certified B Corporation
• Made in the UK at a state-of-the-art low-carbon facility
• Sold in 20+ countries

YOUR ROLE AT ARTISAN DRINKS

This is a big one. As our Supply Chain Manager, reporting to our Co-Founder, you’ll keep Artisan flowing, from production planning with our contract packers and sourcing ingredients and packaging, right through to getting our drinks out the door with our logistics and fulfilment partners. You’ll help launch new SKUs and drive innovation across the business. If you love a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and challenges don’t faze you, you’ll fit right in.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day supply chain

Oversee production planning and fulfilment for our Mixers and Feel Good Soda’s, managing pre- and post-production processes. Work with the sales team on forecasting so production and stock keep pace with demand. Alongside our Team Manager, manage our logistics and eCommerce partners to ensure timely, complete deliveries within agreed pricing.

Optimise supply chain relationships and processes

Manage and negotiate ingredient and packaging supplier partnerships with formal KPIs and quarterly reviews. Deliver COGS targets while maintaining quality and service, optimise supply chain processes including invoice approval and PO checks, and manage stock levels to target, reporting on stock age and preventing write-offs.

Quality and compliance

Own quality management across our supply chain, including QC audits with our contract packers, supplier quality KPIs and our non-conformance (NCR) process. Lead our readiness for the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and manage our packaging and EPR data and reporting.

Innovation and supply chain development

Drive innovation across our Mixers and Feel Good Soda ranges, including optimising multi-pack solutions for 250ml cans and 200ml bottles, and support the wider team on export projects and new market launches.

B Corp commitments

Work with our Team Manager to make sure we deliver on all our commitments as a certified B Corporation, including our continuous improvement plan and the supply chain and sustainability data needed for B Corp reporting.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• FMCG operations or supply chain experience, ideally in drinks and contract packing
• Confident running production plans and juggling multiple suppliers and stakeholders
• A natural leader who builds ownership and accountability
• Experienced at managing projects and driving change
• A clear communicator and problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail
• Know your way around Excel and have a passion for streamlining processes with AI

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A passionate, creative team that will back you to grow and develop
• Remote working, with quarterly company meetings and ad hoc supplier visits

Closing date: 30th October 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We’re proud to be an open, inclusive team, and we want to keep it that way. Artisan Drinks is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and don’t discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know.