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About Ancient + Brave
We are a mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, blends and supplements. We are shaping the future of wellness with simple daily rituals, sustainably designed to support women’s health. As a B-Corp, we meet high social and environmental impact standards and are committed to balance profit and purpose.
The Role
We’re seeking an exceptional Operations Director with a proven track record of scaling brands globally, data-driven insights, and growth strategy development. You will lead our Operations, Warehouse, and Logistics teams, drive the operational strategy for international expansion, and integrate new product lines into global operations. You will collaborate with the senior leadership team to align operational execution with strategic objectives and deliver outstanding service.
* Lead the Operations, Planning, Warehouse and Logistics teams to deliver best-in-class service, high consumer quality, and ambitious growth.
* Oversee COGS, supplier negotiations, operational budgets, and resource allocation. Analyse financial data to identify cost efficiencies.
* Collaborate with the C-suite on financial planning and UK/international supply chain strategies for long-term growth and profitability.
* Oversee the implementation of a full S&OP process to align demand forecasts, inventory, and production with business goals.
* Develop and scale the logistics, warehouse and fulfilment structure to meet business needs; manage fulfilment KPIs and take corrective actions as needed.
* Lead production and processes for existing portfolio and new launches to support expansion into new geographies.
* Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Support ESG and B-Corp requirements; partner with suppliers to strengthen environmental and governance credentials.
* Lead, mentor and inspire Operations, Warehouse & Logistics teams to achieve excellence and foster a collaborative, innovative culture.
Qualifications / What You Are
* Proven international experience in a senior operations leadership role, leading production, logistics and warehousing teams, ideally in the wellness or consumer food sector.
* Strategic thinker with ability to identify opportunities for operational improvement and develop innovative, efficiency-enhancing solutions.
* Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality standards for wellness or food products in key markets.
* Skilled in using analytics and data insights to guide decisions.
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and developing teams.
Our Culture
* Hungry: ambitious and growth-minded.
* Humble: collaborative, with integrity and accountability.
* High Performing: efficient, self-aware, resilient, and balanced.
* Hustle: entrepreneurial, innovative, fast-paced, and a strong problem-solver.
Why Join Us
We are a community-built brand embracing innovation and sustainability with a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility. We are a B Corp and part of 1% for the Planet, with initiatives that reinvest in environmental partners. We offer an engaging, inclusive work environment with development opportunities, wellness benefits, and employee perks including private medical insurance, pension, and wellbeing programs.
We support ongoing training, provide equipment and a comfortable office environment, and offer discretionary bonuses tied to company and individual performance. Our policies include generous holiday allowances and wellbeing days. We also emphasize in-person collaboration as part of our fast-paced scale-up culture. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are open to discussing flexible arrangements where appropriate.
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