Job Description
Supply Chain Demand Planner
A little about us…
In 2008 our co-founder Andy Cato was on the way home from a gig when he read an article about the perils of the industrial food system. The article ended with the line “If you don’t like the system, don’t depend on it.” This inspired Andy to sell the publishing rights to his music (his pension) and buy a farm.
After 15 years of failures (a lot of testing), hard work, challenges and learnings we’ve assembled the largest network of regenerative arable farmers in the UK, which means we’re growing crops full of life, at scale, whilst also transforming landscapes.
In 2018 we launched Wildfarmed - a regenerative farming and food brand. We’ve grown to 400+ customers, including the leading lights of the UK bakery and restaurant scenes and are now stocked in retailers across the country, supplying flour, bread, pizza, pasta etc. to places like: ASK Italian, Jolene, Franco Manca, Ottolenghi, Pizza Pilgrims, The Fat Duck, Manchester City, Abel & Cole, Zizzi, Ocado, Waitrose, M&S. We’re building a brand that, just like our fields, is FULL OF LIFE because sustainability doesn’t need (and cannot afford) to be a drag. We are making waves and even just won the Bakery Industry Sustainability Initiative of the Year!
So, if you want to play a crucial role in the next stage of our growth, have a good handle on the food and farming landscape and are full of life then we want to hear from you. Wildfarmed is a dynamic, fast paced startup, the level of expectation and execution is high and we have a mountain to climb. It’s going to be hard work, but it’s also going to be a lot of fun and very rewarding.
Bon courage.
About the Role
● Responsible for all aspects of demand planning across our Ingredients and Grocery business
● Work with our Retail Partners and Co-manufacturers to manage demand and ensure uninterrupted supply
● Working with the Sales team, drive the collection of accurate sales forecasts based on historical demand trends and driving factors
● Working with the Operations team, to ensure raw materials needed to match demand are available for production
● Liaise with our Milling partner to develop accurate forecasts and maintain inventory levels
● Overall responsibility for developing and maintaining demand and planning KPI’s
● Help streamline and implement new planning processes
● Optimise stock levels to ensure a balance between overstocking and stock outs
● Daily processing of sales orders from customers
● Liaise with the Grocery team (NAM/ NPD) to ensure the effective management of products throughout their lifecycle
● Management of data in IT systems
About You
We are on a mission to change the food landscape by building a movement of farmers, bakers and difference makers. To do this we need people who are full of life, driven and determined to make change happen.
● Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role (within FMCG is
desirable)
● Good analytical and numerical skills
● Strong attention to detail
● Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with internal and
external stakeholders
● Strong experience with systems
● Able to manage competing priorities and deliver results on time
with a high degree of accuracy
● Strong team player with a proactive attitude
REPORTING TO
Head of Supply Chain
PLACE OF WORK
Our office in central London
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
We realise that a job is more than just the take home salary each month. As part of the Wildfarmed team, not only will you have the opportunity to own your role and make it a success, you’ll also be part of something very special - fundamentally helping to regenerate our environment. Your contribution will help us grow Wildfarmed and we’ll help you grow your career too.
Here’s what we’re offering:
● A competitive salary that fairly recognises your experience and
potential
● 25 days paid holiday plus bank-holidays
● Pension contribution
● Bread on tap, an active social calendar, kitchen filled to the rafters, lunch and learns and much more to come…
● An informal, inclusive and inspiring working environment