(Remote) Operations Executive

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Job Description

Join a dynamic start-up experiencing significant growth in the UK FMCG space. Our team is known for spreading passion for high-quality food, focused on beans. As an Operations Executive, you'll play a vital role in managing the supply chain to ensure consistent availability for our diverse customer base, including grocery retailers, independent stores, and direct-to-consumer customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management: Place supplier orders, manage relationships with partner warehouses, and oversee deliveries and import logistics.
• Inventory Management: Maintain stock levels across warehouses and coordinate UK-wide deliveries.
• Customer Service: Oversee orders from independent retailers from receipt to delivery.
• Operations: Manage SKU creation, maintain new line forms, and track availability for internal staff ordering.
• E‑Commerce: Update and maintain products on online platforms, including website edits and stockist maps.
• Data & Reporting: Monitor key metrics through weekly and monthly sales, stock, and breakage reports.
• Communication: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, warehouses, and internal teams.
• Projects: Source new partners and improve international logistics as we expand geographically; implement tools to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative tasks; support marketing by sourcing new products for the webshop.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Data-Driven: Comfortable analyzing data to optimize forecasting processes.
• Collaborative: Works well across functions, integrating diverse viewpoints.
• Strong Work Ethic: Committed to achieving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Communicator: Skilled in verbal and written communication both internally and externally.
• Values-Driven: Embody and promote our core values in all activities.

Experience & Skills:

• Experience in customer order processing and outsourced warehouse management.
• Familiarity with working with outsourced manufacturers.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel.
• Experience with UK major retailers is beneficial.
• Prior start-up experience is advantageous.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a progressive, dynamic, and inclusive work environment.
• Career development during an exciting period of growth.
• Access to learning and development through coaching, mentoring, and training courses.

Recruitment Process:

Our agile and transparent process consists of four stages:

1. Initial Application: Submit your CV and answer some introductory questions.

2. First Interview: Participate in a short virtual call with the hiring manager or a team member.

3. In-Depth Interview & Presentation: Showcase your skills and present to the hiring manager and team.

4. Final Meeting: Meet with founders or other team members for final alignment.

We aim to accommodate various ways to showcase your skills and maintain open communication throughout the process.

Diversity Statement:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to celebrating the diversity of our team. Everyone is encouraged to apply regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or veteran status. Join us in our shared love for beans and contribute to our mission-driven growth.

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