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. The brand has developed an incredible following in the UK 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 

This is an exciting new position for a skilled and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our Operations Team that will see the successful candidate lead and further develop our existing supply chain and logistics functions. You will play a crucial role in forecasting, planning, and managing our inventory levels ensuring optimal product cover while minimising excess stock and associated costs.

Reporting to (and supported by) our Head of Operations you will be an integral part in the team, working collaboratively and closely with the Commercial, Marketing, Finance and internal Operations teams as well as external agencies and partners, communicating with the relevant stakeholders to ensure forecasts are accurate and evolving in-line with the fast-paced scale-up environment. using historical sales data, uplift from promotional activities, forecast accuracy performance and business targets to challenge where necessary through clear analysis and rationale to ensure accurate SKU forecasting.

You will also develop and optimise ways of working and feed into the local & global Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) Process.

YOU WILL

+ Ensure all Demand Forecasting and S&OP activities are completed for all Ancient + Brave products.
+ Collaborate with the Commercial and Marketing teams to evaluate factors that will influence demand and subsequently develop an unbiased and unconstrained forecast over a 24-month horizon within IBP (Integrated Business Planning).
+ Support supply planning to deliver on time and in full dispatch to customers at optimal inventory levels through confidence in the plan and by ensuring key forecast decisions are made with the appropriate amount of lead time to ensure successful execution.
+ Manage the consolidation of all channel forecasts and translate to presentation format in volume and value.
+ Deliver forecast accuracy targets.

+ Maintain IBP master data and drive improved ways of working within the system.
+ Manage and present demand consensus clearly identifying the gap between demand and financial forecasts along with aligned risk and opportunities.
+ Execute and feed into the S&OP Process by producing, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from data and subsequently coordinating all actions and lead the continuing development of the S&OP process ensuring all stakeholders understand their role and responsibilities within it.
+ Ensure execution of a detailed schedule of activities within the S&OP cycle

YOUR SKILLS + EXPERIENCE

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

+ Highly analytical with a high level of proficiency in the use of Excel.
+ Experienced in a Planning / Analyst role with a focus on S&OP (or related area)
+ SAP (System Applications and Products in Data Processing) experience – IBP,
+ APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) and ERP (Enterprise resource planning) required.
+ Excellent presentation and influencing skills with the ability to run highly effective meetings.

WHO YOU ARE

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

+ Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it
+ Flexible in your approach and willing to get involved in projects and support the team as needed
+ Solution focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic
+ Known for having tonnes of energy, a positive outlook and a growth mindset
+ A hardworking, collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings
+ Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
+ Able and willing to work in fast paced scaleup environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key
+ Able to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively, accurately & concisely
+ Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building - we expect our team to be supporting our B-Corp and ESG goals while being proactive and mindful in suggesting ideas for the business to improve its practices

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 - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.

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 (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).

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.

In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing 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. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.

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’ve worked hard to make our office (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.