UK Supply Planner

The GelBottle Inc; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic beauty company in Brighton seeks a UK Supply Planner to manage supply planning and ensure product availability. This role involves collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to optimize inventory levels and support product launches. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, strong understanding of supply chain principles, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include hybrid working, yearly bonuses, and professional development funds.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Yearly company bonus

£1,000 yearly personal development fund

5 'study days' a year

25 days holiday + bank holidays

'Daisy days' (extra 2 days off throughout the year)

Holiday purchase scheme (+5 days)

Birthday bonus (after one years’ service)

Enhanced maternity leave

Long service award (additional holiday allowance)

3 month’s sabbatical offered upon 3 years’ service

Healthcare cash plan (via Health Shield)

Electric car lease scheme (via salary sacrifice)

Discount on spa treatments and consumer products

Life assurance + pension scheme

Regular funded company events

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply planning, ideally within the beauty, FMCG, or retail sector.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and planning methodologies.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning tools.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and achieve a 98.5% availability target for UK product portfolio.
• Monitor and manage supply constraints and lead times.
• Collaborate with Sales team for order management.
• Liaise with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Coordinate supply planning for new product launches.

Skills

Supply chain principles

ERP and planning tools

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

About the role

The GelBottle Inc. is on an exciting growth journey, and we're looking for aUK Supply Plannerto be part of our vibrant, founder‑led company. If you're passionate about working in a fast‑paced environment and eager to contribute to a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C brands, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

As the UK Supply Planner you will be responsible for supporting the end‑to‑end supply planning process to ensure product availability and optimise inventory levels for part of the UK range, as well as supporting the successful delivery of new product launches. You will work closely with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams to maintain a robust and agile supply chain.

Supply Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain supply plans to achieve a consistent availability target of 98.5% for the UK product portfolio.
• Monitor and manage supply constraints, lead times, and production schedules.
• Anticipate stock issues to help manage risks and proactively flag to internal teams.
• Analyse all availability issues and implement steps to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to review and manage orders to International, Wholesale and National accounts.

Supplier & Manufacturing Coordination

• Liaise with suppliers in the UK and around the world to place and track orders, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Track and resolve supply delays, shortages, and quality issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to improve responsiveness and reliability.

Product Lifecycle Support

• Coordinate supply planning for new product launches, seasonal campaigns, and product transitions.
• Manage phase‑in/phase‑out strategies to minimise obsolete inventory around packaging and formula updates.

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain accurate supply data in Netsuite and planning systems
• Generate reports and dashboards to track supply performance and KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply planning processes.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Build relationships with internal teams (e.g., ecommerce, marketing, sales, warehouse) and external partners.

Participate in supply review meetings and contribute to the Sales & Operations Planning processes.

About you

• 2+ years of experience in supply planning, ideally within the beauty, FMCG, or retail sector.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and planning methodologies.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning tools.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.

Why TGB?

At TGB, we’re driven by passion and dedication to become a leader in our industry. What sets us apart is our founder‑led approach, fostering a close‑knit and supportive culture where teamwork and fun go hand in hand. We truly value every team member's contributions and offer a range of rewards and recognition to celebrate your achievements.

What we can offer you:

🏡 Hybrid working

💰 Yearly company bonus

🚀 £1,000 yearly personal development fund

🎓 5 'study days' a year

🌴 25 days holiday + bank holidays

🌼 'Daisy days' (extra 2 days off throughout the year)

✈️Holiday purchase scheme (+5 days)

🎂 Birthday bonus (after one years’ service)

🐣 Enhanced maternityLeave

🤝 Long service award (additional holiday allowance)

🌍 3 month’s sabbatical offered upon 3 years’ service

🏥 Healthcare cash plan (via. Health Shield)

🚘 Electric car lease scheme (via. salary sacrifice)

💅 Discount on spa treatments and consumer products

🫶 Life assurance + pension scheme

🎉 Regular funded company events

🚊 Season ticket loan

What happens next?

1. Apply!

2. Screening call with our Talent team (30min)

3. Interview with hiring manager (1hr)

4. Practical interview (Brighton HQ 1.5 hr)

5. Meet & Greet with team (1hr)

Please note:We may close this role early if we find the right person sooner than expected -so if you're interested, we want to hear from you soon.