Supply Chain Executive

🌱 Who we are Mother Root is the fiery ginger non-alcoholic aperitif. We harness the power of apple cider vinegar to serve up a dose of good feelings. Our mission is to redefine the evening ritual of drinking well and feeling good, with drinks that are complex, delicious and rooted in nature.We're the UK's fastest-growing drinks brand and the number one non-alcoholic spirit. We were a £7m business last year and we're on track for more than £20m this year. Next we're accelerating that growth, and becoming one of the leading non-alcoholic brands in the US as well as the UK. Small but mighty team, big category, plenty still to build.We're building a team where ambitious people do the best work of their careers, supporting each other and making something they truly believe in. We believe work should be joyful, purposeful and full of flavour.🚀 The RoleThis role keeps our production running. You'll make sure every ingredient and packaging component reaches our production partners on time and in full, and that our supply data stays accurate.Reporting into our Senior Supply Chain Manager, you'll work closely with Operations, Growth and Finance, as well as our production partners and suppliers.This is a planning role at heart: turning forecasts into supply and spotting issues before they reach the line. Plenty is still being built, so you'll help shape how we work. It's ideal for an experienced planner or an analytical mind who wants to become one.📋 What You’ll DoSupply planningKeep our supply plan up to date as forecasts and actuals changeTurn demand forecasts into ingredient and packaging requirementsTrack stock cover, lead times and minimum order quantitiesProduction readinessRaise purchase orders for each production runCoordinate deliveries across our suppliers and production partnersBe the first point of contact for supplier queriesData and reportingKeep our purchase order tracking and supply master data accurateTrack stock, yield and production volumesCheck supplier invoices and support the roll-out of our new ERPHelp build simple tools and new processes, using AI to cut out manual work🧭 Your first yearGet to know our products, production partners and suppliersTake over day-to-day ordering and purchase ordersBring our supply tracking and master data into one placeTake on more of the supply planning as we roll out our new ERP🎓 What You’ll BringIdeally, circa 2+ years of experience in supply planning, demand planning or a similarly analytical role, ideally gained in a similar DTC/omnichannel/consumer goods businessStrong Excel or Google Sheets skillsA curious mind and a real interest in how supply chains workStrong organisation and attention to detailConfident, friendly communication with suppliers and partnersUseful, not essential: experience with an ERP or planning tool💫 How we workFour values, and we use them to make actual calls.Be human. Warmth first, with each other, customers and suppliers. The person stays at the heart of every decision. We're straight when it's hard, and we lean on each other.Bring the heat. Energy, hunger, momentum. We're ambitious and we don't settle. We back ourselves and we test and learn rather than get stuck in debate.Keep it simple. Fewer things, done properly. The simplest version wins. Simple is harder, that's the point.Stay original. We lead, we don't follow. We made the category, and staying original means never stopping there.🌟 Why this is a brilliant jobHelp build a growing supply chain, not just run oneSee the whole journey from forecast to bottle, in the UK and the USBe part of an ERP roll-out early in your careerLearn from a Senior Supply Chain Manager who'll invest in your growth✍️ How to applySend us your CV and a short answer (200 words or fewer) to one question: tell us about a spreadsheet, tracker or tool you built or improved, at work or in your own time. What problem did it solve and what would you do differently next time?💛 Benefits & Perks Salary: Circa £35,000-£40,000 dependent on experienceShare Options ProgrammeHybrid working: 3 x a week in office (Monday is a set day) & 2 from homeAnnual Leave: 25 days per yearSummer Hours: Early finish Fridays (June–August)Work From Anywhere: Up to 2 weeks per yearPension: Up to 5% matched contributionCycle Scheme: Bike or Lime/Forest PassPersonal Development: £300 annual allowance for approved trainingWellbeing Support: Access to Spill app & Heka allowance (£40/month) + birthday/work anniversary boostsAnnual Team Trip: Gastronomical & wellbeing-focused team away tripParental Leave: Competitive maternity/paternity packageLots of free Mother Root