Supply Planner; FTC)

Love to work at Lily’s Kitchen?

What we’re after:

- Supply Planner (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Reporting Line:

- Head of Supply Planning & Procurement

Lily’s Headquarters:

- Goodge Street, Fitzrovia (with hybrid working between the office and working from home)

Equality and Inclusiveness at Lily’s Kitchen:

-

At Lily’s Kitchen, we want to build and maintain a values-driven culture of trust and inclusion, one that empowers people safely and comfortably to express every characteristic of their personal identity and experience. We’re committed to supporting and encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce. That means that whatever your ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age or status as an individual with a disability, you’ll get all the opportunities, respect and support you’d expect from a passionate business that cares about its people (as well as its pets).

We strongly encourage people of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and/or other people from underrepresented groups to apply. Lily’s Kitchen is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

Location:

-

This is a hybrid role, with a mix between working 2 days a week (or more if you prefer) in our beautiful central London office (Goodge Street) and working from home.

Your Lily’s Kitchen Promise – Pets, People & Planet:

-

Every single member of the Lily’s Kitchen team pledges to uphold our B Corp and broader sustainability strategy personally, within their respective departments, and across the entire company. This commitment is demonstrated through actively advancing areas of responsibility within their teams, adhering to sustainability targets set by the company and departments, actively participating in sustainability discussions and decision-making processes, and fostering a team culture that is deeply passionate about the overall wellbeing of people, the planet and of course, pets.

Aligned with our commitment to being a force for good and championing ESG initiatives, financial compensation and reward is driven by annual objectives and performance, including the successful achievement of a social and environmental objective.

Your place at the Lily’s Kitchen Table:

-

As a Supply Planner at Lily’s Kitchen you will be responsible for supporting sufficient supply levels, enabling the business to maximise sales orders and opportunities. Working collaboratively with our third party suppliers and many internal colleagues on accurate forecasts, supply planning and stock levels as part of an efficient inbound supply chain solution.

How will I make a difference?

You will:

-

• Supply Planning & Inventory
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable supply plans
• Raise purchase orders for finished goods and ensure timely deliveries
• Manage finished goods and packaging stock levels to avoid stockouts, overstock, and waste.
• Supplier Management
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to manage supply of goods.
• Coordinate inbound logistics and documentation with supply partners and freight providers
• Resolve day-to-day supply issues quickly and effectively to keep service levels high
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Demand Planning, Commercial, and Customer teams to stay aligned on forecast changes, promotions, and business priorities.
• Represent the Supply Planning function in cross-functional project meetings.
• Ensure smooth launches and delists by managing supply timing and transitions
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Track and report key metrics (e.g., OTIF, stock cover, forecast vs supply alignment).
• Analyse supply risks, bad goods risks, and propose mitigations early.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and ways of working
• Living Our Values
• Help us tread lighter by planning with sustainability in mind: minimising waste and collaborating with suppliers
• Champion our commitment to pets and the planet in everyday…