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* RECRUITERS & AGENCIES - PLEASE DON’T CONTACT US ABOUT THIS JOB* DO NOT APPLY THROUGH LINKEDIN. FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY BELOW THE OPPORTUNITY Are you ready to thrive in a growing team working for one of the UK’s most innovative challenger brands within soft drinks? Are you excited to build and lead a supply chain within Hip Pop, that’s obsessed with great tasting, better-for-you drinks for you to reach the masses. If so read on… THE COMPANY Hip Pop is an exciting and multi-award-winning challenger brand of soft drinks born in Manchester destined for the World. Hip Pop exists to challenge the big pop brands with an alternative - a range of drinks with clean ingredient list that are better for you - made from real fruit, gut friendly live cultures and fibre. Hip Pop drinks are low in calories and never made with sweeteners. Most importantly though, Hip Pop tastes great. It’s a proper good pop. The brand’s attitude is refreshingly honest and light-hearted view of the world serving those who seek better, more wholesome life and good feeling that lasts by making better choices - products we consume, people we surround ourselves with and experiences we go though. Our products include multi-award-winning soda, kombucha and CBD kombucha. Today, we are available for consumers nation-wide with distribution through national retailers such as Sainsbury’s, M&S, Waitrose, Co-op, Morrisons, Booths and Bidfood, to name a few. Hip Pop has experienced remarkable year-on-year growth since launching in 2019 and we’re based in the heart of Manchester city centre (Near Piccadilly). YOU First and foremost, you’re a good human being who shares our values. You’re ambitious, self-driven, and after researching Hip Pop® you know this is the kind of company where you can make a lasting impact. You are self sufficient and drive projects end to end ensuring consistency and quality of our incredible product is upheld. THE ROLE As Supply Chain Specialist , you will: · Revolutionise and lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning demand forecasts with supply and production schedules. · Collaborate with commercial, operations, and finance teams to ensure supply readiness and forecast accuracy. · Analyse demand trends, capacity constraints, and inventory levels to inform data-driven decisions. · Manage end-to-end supply chain operations including order processing, goods-in/out, inventory, and batch tracking reporting. · Oversee smooth stock movements between suppliers, co-manufacturers, 3PLs, and distribution partners. · Maintain accurate ERP data to support inventory control, order tracking, and material planning. · Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, capacity issues, and inventory imbalances. · Drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives across supply chain and ERP systems. · Ensure full batch traceability and compliance with industry standards. · Coordinate with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and logistics partners to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries. · Communicate proactively with stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and drive continuous improvement. YOUR EXPERIENCE · 3 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or demand planning (FMCG, food, or beverage industry preferred). · Experience in building and implementing successful Supply & Operations demand planning tool/s. · Strong ERP/WMS experience (familiarity with Cin 7 or similar systems is a plus). · Ability to analyse data, plan inventory movements, and optimise supply chain processes. · Experience leading or participating in the S&OP process. · A proactive problem-solver who can work independently without constant supervision. · Understanding of batch traceability, shelf-life management, and third-party logistics operations. · Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? · Competitive starting salary with regular reviews · 33 days holiday your birthday off · Upskilling · Opportunity to grow your career based on your interests · Pension · Cycle to Work schemes · Unlimited Hip Pop (obviously) · Be a pivotal part of a legendary growth story BASED Commutable to Manchester START DATE: ASAP KEEN TO APPLY? Send your CV to jobs@drinkhippop.com with “Supply Chain Specialist” in the subject line (this is your first test ;-)41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15