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 ambassador for smol both inside the business and externally with our stakeholders.
Drive an inclusive and values-led approach to the work, ensuring that talent and ideas are nurtured and shared.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), supporting the workplace to remain a fair and empowering environment for all.
You will need...
Significant previous experience in production planning and inventory management
Proven experience in stock optimisation
Experience in cross functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Previous experience in working with suppliers
Excellent communicator
Strong organisational skills with the ability to focus and identify priorities.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines
What we offer:
A fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing, Series-B funded scale-ups.
An amazing culture and mission. A chance to make a difference in our shared future, eliminating or reducing the usage of plastic, water, toxic chemicals, energy and animal testing.
Working with an experienced, passionate team invested in helping you grow professionally.
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays.
A volunteer day to spend on a cause you care about.
Flexible working from home.
Credits for local co-working hubs when you’re out and about or just need a change of scenery.
Healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
Quarterly wellbeing allowance.
Enhanced parental leave policies (16 weeks full maternity pay, 6 weeks full secondary caregiver's pay).
Paid fertility leave.
45 day nomad working policy.
Employee share scheme.
The smol print
This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 2 days based at our warehouse in Marden, Kent.
The role is part time, working 22.5 hours per week, this would ideally be worked over 3 or 4.days but we are open to discussing alternative working patterns based on individual circumstances.
Inclusion at smol
At smol we believe that a great team is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, beliefs and experience. we are an inclusive employer and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Ensuring valuable and quality job opportunities for those who face barriers to employment is not only part and parcel of our social responsibility but it also brings great benefit to us as a business. giving people the chance to build up work skills, gain independence, earn a wage, develop strong self-esteem and to become just as strongly skilled as those who never faced employment barriers, is a process we remain committed to.
If you share our values and want to help make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
