π§βπ€βπ§ THE COMPANY:
Founded by Dutch twins Joyce & Raissa in early 2015, Double Dutch is a fast-growing brand of innovative mixers & tonic water here to shake up the market.
Their drinks always use high-quality natural flavours developed to elevate spirits or to be sipped solo. They want to do business the right way, which is why they're proudly Carbon Neutral and B Corp certified. Theyβve built a range that is quick to get the party started, but is also low in sugar and contains no nasties.
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π LOCATION: Double Dutch are a fully remote company, so open to hire anywhere in the UK. They will require travel to central London once a month.
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π THE ROLE:
You will manage all day-to-day activities around planning and processing of their supply chain. You will ensure that production is properly planned, coordinating raw materials and key suppliers to match company and customer forecasts.
This role involves placing orders, ensuring alignment with supplier schedules, and accurately entering data into NetSuite to support seamless supply chain operations.
You will be responsible for maintaining efficient production schedules, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products to meet demand.
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π KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Planning
π Work closely with Operations Manager (OM), Sales Directors, Head of Marketing and Export Managers ensuring all their forecasts, as well as current stock levels, are planned into production.
π Plan all production, factoring in minimum order quantities, Supply Chain partners production runs/storage limitations, etc. This will be using the MRP module in NetSuite.
β Propose production runs for approval by OM.
π οΈ Working closely with OM, place orders for all raw materials/production, and enter all in NetSuite.
π Provide regular stock reports highlighting high/low stock positions, and potential challenges to OM initially, then the greater team.
π Constantly look to drive improvement to stock availability and optimize stock cover KPIs.
π‘οΈ Work closely with OM, ensure that stock obsolescence is kept to a minimum.
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Production Planning - New Products (NPD)/Customer Requirements
π Provide accurate production timeline forecasts for key stakeholders highlighting potential challenges, and coming up with solutions.
π£οΈ Lead discussions with Supply Chain partners for all elements of NPD/new customer orders, again highlighting challenges and coming up with solutions.
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Supply Chain Partners
π€ Build close relationships with all Supply Chain Partners suppliers ensuring our production planning aligns with their production plans.
π Ensure Supply Chain Partners provide reliable delivery of raw materials and excellent service (fillers).
ποΈ Efficient management of Supply Chain Partners to ensure appropriate levels of raw materials are stored in suitable locations.
π± Ensuring effective and sustainable working relationships with suppliers.
π Provide cover to other areas within the department and support Operations Manager where required such as with procurement.
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π οΈ ABOUT YOU:
π Experience within operations preferably in the FMCG or beverage sector.
π¦ Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain management.
π» Netsuite MRP experience is welcome but not essential.
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π WHAT'S ON OFFER:
π± A chance to play an integral role to grow a company with big ambitions.
π A truly entrepreneurial environment, going through strong growth.
πΌ A hugely flexible and supportive working environment.
π‘ Company Benefits:
π» Laptop and phone.
π Travel reimbursement to office.
π° Incentive bonus structure.
π΄ 25 holiday days + bank holidays.
π Birthdays off, of course.
π Work anniversary celebration £££ for every year you are at Double Dutch.
π Summer Fridays, one afternoon off per month in June, July, and August.
πͺ Pension and health care with Aspira.
π Flexi working from anywhere, depending on your job and tender in the business.
πΆ Enhanced maternity leave β full pay for 12 weeks.
πΈ And of course β enough free mixers to ensure you are the perfect host at every party!
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INTERESTED?
Ready to craft unforgettable experiences with Double Dutch? π
Express your interest by contacting your Foodchain Contact, or emailing: team@foodchainrecruitment.com. If you are new to Foodchain, you can contact us via LinkedIn or via the below link to discuss further.