Supply Chain Manager

About Us:

Hi there 👋 We’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’ve only just started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company, we’re already one of Europe’s fastest-growing start-ups 🚀 So, fancy coming along for the ride?😃

The Role: We’re now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and manage the Wild supply plan - from purchasing and manufacturing, to delivery of goods to our fulfilment centre. You’ll manage suppliers, own stock ordering and control, ensure the right amount of product is made at the right time, and organise the movement of goods to/from suppliers. You’ll also support cost and margin improvement initiatives and supply readiness for new product launches.

The Role: We’re now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and manage the Wild Packaging supply plan - from purchasing and manufacturing, to delivery of goods to our contract manufacturers/fillers and our fulfilment centres. You’ll manage suppliers, own stock ordering and control, ensure the right amount of product is made at the right time, and organise the movement of goods to/from suppliers. You’ll also support cost and margin improvement initiatives and supply readiness for new product launches.

This role reports into our Supply Chain Lead and is a mid-level role .

🚀 Some of your responsibilities:

Supply Planning & Reporting

• Account management: Build and maintain strong relationships with 3rd party suppliers and contract manufacturers, with weekly check-ins and clear communication

• Process management: Lead the ordering process, raise POs, manage production schedules, and ensure timely supplier readiness for product launches

• Reporting & KPIs: Produce accurate reports to track stock levels, stock cover (e.g. days on hand), and supplier performance - using insights to drive planning decisions

• Commercial: Support cost-of-goods (COGS) and gross margin improvement by identifying efficiencies, negotiating with suppliers, and optimising unit economics. Run RFPs to identify new packaging manufacturing partners.

• NPD & Quality: Work closely with NPD to ensure new packaging SKUs are brought to market seamlessly with clear phase in and out/version control. Support with the transition from packaging brief to supply plan (materials, tooling, timelines). Ensure quality requirements are met and work with Quality Manager to escalate and solve any quality issues.

• Demand Planning Collaboration: Work closely with Commercial and Demand Planning teams to align supply with forecasts, campaign plans, and retailer needs

• Sustainability: Consider the environmental and ethical impact of supply chain decisions in line with our sustainability goals

Inventory Management

• Partner with the Fulfilment team to ensure our 3PLs maintain the right stock levels to meet DTC and retail demand

• Improve end-to-end supply chain performance and identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation

• Support S&OP and monthly planning processes to align production, inventory and sales activity

• Develop contingency plans and manage risks across suppliers and logistics to maintain continuity and protect service

• Monitor inventory health, reduce ageing stock, and ensure FIFO is consistently followed by all fulfilment partners

🚀 What we need from you:

• 3+ years of Supply Chain experience, ideally in Skincare, Bodycare, Beauty or FMCG

• Experience working with 3rd party component/packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers

• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills; experience with Brightpearl is a plus

• Commercially minded - confident analysing costs, tracking supply chain KPIs and supporting margin initiatives

• Highly organised, numerate and detail-oriented, with a process-driven approach

• Action-oriented and great at managing a busy, fast-paced workload

• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset

• Excited by autonomy and the opportunity to shape systems and processes from the ground up

• Passionate about sustainability and genuinely interested in Wild’s mission and products

🙌 What you’ll get from us:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
  
• Hybrid working: 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
  
• 4% Company Pension
  
• Mental well-being support through Spill
  
• Private healthcare through Vitality
  
• Weekly early finishes and social events
  
• Annual L&D budget
  
• Free breakfast
  
• Free & discounted Wild products
  
• 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days
  

Ready to become a Wild thing?!
At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply!