Supply Chain Executive

Matcha-Fuelled Talent Acquisition Lead @PerfectTed

Job Title: Supply Chain Executive (Drinks)

Reports to: Operations Manager (Drinks)

Works With: Procurement, Co-mans, Demand Planning, Brand, Ops

Overview

PerfectTed is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Supply Chain Executive to support our rapidly growing RTD (ready-to-drink) business. From matcha lattes to sparkling energy drinks, you’ll help keep our co-manufacturing timelines, materials, and processes tight, tracked and optimised.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Excel run calendars, PO trackers and material availability tables
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure matcha, cans, sleeves, and ingredients arrive on time
• Submit batch run requests to co-mans and monitor confirmations
• Managing supplier and co-man relationships
• Cost optimisation / COGS tracking
• Ensure all operational tasks for launches (packaging, co-man slots, materials) are completed on time so launches hit agreed dates.

Cost & Data Management

• Build trackers to log cost per unit (CPU) changes, run performance and overage/shrinkage
• Reconcile actual production outputs vs planned quantities using Excel models
• Help build margin models for new SKUs and cost projections
• Review pre-run checklists, brief sheets, and spec confirmations
• Keep cross-functional stakeholders updated on run timelines and risks
• Help operationalise new drinks, from packaging orders to trial run coordination
• Work with Brand to ensure packaging, print deadlines and GTINs are aligned with operations
• Support with post-launch run evaluations and reporting
• Help ensure all RTD production runs happen on time, in full, with the right materials on site to hit customer launch and replenishment dates.

Requirements

• 2–3 years in CPG, food, beverage or supply chain operations
• Very strong Excel skills
• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Confident communicator, especially over email with external vendors
• Enthusiastic learner who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Experience supporting beverage or RTD production
• Familiarity with Unleashed, Notion, or Airtable
• Understanding of canning, Tetra Pak, or shelf-stable product lines

The Ideal Candidate Is

• Hungry to learn production inside and out
• Relentlessly detail-oriented
• A total Excel nerd with clean, clever formulas
• Calm under pressure and obsessed with solving problems quickly
• Ready to become the right hand to our Operations Manager

Why Join PerfectTed

• Support one of the UK’s fastest-growing drink brands in real-time production
• Learn the full beverage ops lifecycle from top-tier co-mans and suppliers
• Be a vital part of every new RTD launch and retail expansion
• Competitive salary + equity options + unlimited matcha (obviously)

To Apply

Click on the link and follow steps. We can\’t wait to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services