Senior Operations Assistant

**ABOUT US**

We started as all good businesses do, by seeing the opportunity to do things differently. We are committed to putting people and the planet at the heart of our business, and as our community grows, so does our vision.

We are shaping the future of wellness with our range of award winning collagen, blends and supplements - simple daily rituals, thoughtfully designed to support our community on their journey towards whole body health.

In June we were named 11th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies and we have recently been recognised as one of the FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2025. As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact, proving that people, planet and profitability can successfully co-exist.

Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing?
We'd love to have you

**THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Head of Planning you will be responsible for the following:
+ Supporting the production process through the procurement of ingredients and packaging material components and working with co-packers and suppliers to ensure products arrive on time in full to the correct specification.

+ Maintaining delivery schedules, proactively identifying any potential delays or bottlenecks and suggesting actions to keep projects on track.

+ Ensuring all relevant documentation (e.g. certificates of analysis) and certifications are up to date.

+ Working to constantly improve communication, cost and efficiencies with current copackers as well developing and expanding the growth of production across the EU and USA.

+ Assisting with the management of supplier relationships and meeting service terms to implement cost-effective solutions while maintaining product quality and delivery standards.

+ Using an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) for stock management and production planning. Monitoring inventory levels and stock turnover, working closely with the logistics team to ensure stock availability and timely distribution across regions.

+ Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements in production processes to ensure the business remains competitive, innovative and sustainable.

+ Collaborating, and building relationships to develop production processes and NPD ( New Product Development) requirements.

**WHO YOU ARE**

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:
+ Experienced using an ERP system or IMS (Inventory Management System).

+ Strong understanding of food supplement manufacturing processes.

+ Effective at cross-departmental communication and collaboration, and excellence at building relationships both internally and externally.

+ Meticulous documentation skills with a keen eye for detail.

+ Able to multitask, prioritise effectively and manage multiple projects.

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You will be:
+ **Hungry**: Ambitious, driven with a growth mindset, always seeking ways to learn, develop and be better.

+ **Humble**: No ego, collaborative team player, always acts with integrity and clear sense of accountability, aligned with our B-Corp values

+ **High Performing**: Effective. Efficient, with a solid work ethic. Always operates with self-awareness that enables them to consistently push for exceptional results—while maintaining resilience, balance, and self-care.

+ **Hustle**: Entrepreneurial. Innovative, fast-paced, great communicator. Always adept at solving problems and navigating dynamic, ever-changing situations.

**WHY JOIN US**

Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).

We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).

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