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 passionate Operations professional that will see the successful candidate lead and further develop our existing supply chain and logistics functions.

Reporting to (and supported by) our Head of Operations you will be an integral part in the team, working collaboratively and cross-functionally at all levels and with all departments as well as external agencies and partners.

You will be responsible for providing an integrative approach to product demand, stock, production control and planning aspects of our Supply chain, working in unison with Sales, Purchasing, Production and Warehouse and ensuring there are no bottlenecks or shortages preventing the business from meeting our production forecast or the delivery of finished goods.

YOU WILL
+ Implement and manage a new EU 3PL and forge manufacturer relationships, meeting high service standards and managing all 3PL partners
+ Ensure stock is picked and packed OTIF to be shipped out to four EU Amazon fulfilment sites and EU 3PL.
+ Employ best practice for movement of product inbound and outbound, setting up and maintaining schedules for all shipments and ensure all export documents adhere to regulatory requirements
+ Facilitate business relationships with clients and product suppliers, lead on negotiating costs for shipping products from suppliers, maintaining an approved supplier list and carrying out regular audits.
+ Assist with forecasting and monitoring inventory levels using ERP systems, optimising and maintaining the inventory based on demand and supply chain activities and managing and maintaining an accurate inventory of product storage warehouses to maximise stock turns and cashflow.
+ Support the Production Team with the coordination of raw materials, in-process materials and purchased parts to support production/delivery requirements in order to meet customer demand.
+ Lead and support purchasing through an embedded S&OP; creating plans, schedules and work instructions to enable production to meet customer demand.
+ Manage KPI’s, status reports, presenting to the Senior team as needed.
+ Support, when necessary, with additional site related continuous improvement processes that may be outside your span of influence.

YOUR SKILLS + EXPERIENCE

Due to the nature of the role and location of our office + warehouse, you will need to be a driver with your own vehicle. You should be happy working onsite 5 days a week and will additionally need:

+ Experience preparing export documents within food or animal origin products 
+Experience using an ERP system to forecast stock
+ Understanding of 3PLs/suppliers/manufacturers management (ideally internationally)
+ Experience working for a fast moving SME or a Start-up
+ A background in all aspects of the supply chain.

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
+ 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 collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings
+ Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely
+ Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
+ Able and willing to work in fast paced startup environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key
+ Result orientated with the ability to understand the needs of the customer and how our client can best meet and exceed their needs
+ 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 Wellbeingd 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.