Supply Chain Manager - (22.5 hours per week, fixed term contract)

About us… smol is on a mission to change the face of consumer brands and businesses by bringing super effective, eco-friendly products at value for money prices. We believe everyone should be able to make easy swaps that are better for them, the planet, and their pockets. Since launch, smol has taken the household cleaning market by storm. We are already the fastest growing and most positively reviewed brand in the laundry, dishwash, fabric conditioner and surface spray categories and we’ve got so much more planned. Having received Series B investment in 2021 and B Corp certification at the end of 2023, our team is focused on combining fast growth with being a force for positive change and impact in all that we do. In Summary... As a Supply Chain Manager at smol, you’ll take accountability for the successful day-to-day running of the business, focusing on efficient production planning, inventory management and stock optimisation to support overall business growth. You will be responsible for communicating with external suppliers to ensure a sufficient supply of raw materials to meet finished goods demand. A proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to anticipate issues and implement effective risk-mitigation solutions. Additionally, the role requires a commitment to driving continuous process improvement. Being creative in solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy will be a big part of this role as the company continues to grow. This role covers both UK supply chain responsibilities, as well as International. This is a part time role (22.5 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract covering a period of maternity leave. The duration of this contract is expected to be 9-12 months (dependent on start date). What does the role involve?... 1. Stock Management Maintain and accurately update all product stock sheets and systems Identify potential tight spots or upcoming issues with both finished goods and raw materials, flagging these in advance and providing potential solutions Contribute to production and demand planning as required - supporting the creation of production plans that sufficiently meet demand and allow for 4 weeks finished stock cover across all lines Input into production planning for our international business, providing international teams with expertise developed in the UK Manage NPD planning to ensure production is accounted for in good time, alongside ongoing review of performance and re-orders Update applicable suppliers with the production plan on a monthly basis Place accurate POs to ensure sufficient raw materials satisfy production and ongoing stockholding ambitions Manage stockholding accurately in line with established targets Plan transport for raw materials and finished goods produced in the UK for the international market to maximise truck efficiency Take full ownership of the monthly stocktake, ensuring accurate records and ongoing visibility of stock 2. Supplier Management Act as the main point of contact for key suppliers, managing orders and resolving issues while holding suppliers accountable Support supplier relationships, attending weekly calls to coordinate orders and deliveries while ensuring safety stock levels are maintained Liaise with new suppliers to source materials for upcoming NPD once transitioned from the innovation team Manage supplier set-up for all new suppliers sourced internally or transitioned from innovation 3. Projects Support the implementation of the WMS system, ensuring accurate data input and stakeholder engagement while driving continuous improvements post-go-live Utilise project management tools, specifically Asana, to their full potential, acting as an in-house expert to drive efficient project tracking and collaboration. Lead or support other ad hoc company projects as and when required. 4. Culture and impact Ensure that your work reflects our values as a B Corp company and our internal company values. Act as an ambassa