Who we are
In a world where old school soft drinks, unnecessary food waste and outdated business practices are a thing of the past, DASH is leading the healthy hydration revolution. We infuse our super tasty waters with real wonky fruit. That’s the bent, crushed, misshapen fruit that supermarkets say no to. No sugar, no sweeteners, no worries.
DASH launched in 2017 and has quickly become the market leading brand in a category that has grown over 60% YoY in the UK. DASH has an industry-leading DTC platform, and in 2026 we will sell over 56 million cans in 20+ international markets with notable retailers including: Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and M&S.
We are incredibly proud to say that we are a Certified B Corporation. We always intend to use our business as a force for good, and now it’s official.
Job role:
DASH Water’s Supply Planning Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring that finished goods are available in market warehouses to meet customer service levels; balancing cash held in inventory and product freshness.
This is achieved by converting the agreed demand forecast into a production, procurement and inventory plan, setting target inventory levels and meeting KPIs.
Production Planning
Receive the agreed demand forecast from the Demand Planning Manager each week/month and convert it into the production, procurement and inventory plan.
Support the Activity Management Review, ensuring promotional, trade and NPD activity is fully reflected in the production, procurement and inventory plan.
Forward-plan packaging updates and redesigns with the Brand team and Product Manager, building on-pack compliance deadlines and old-to-new stock transition into the production and inventory plan.
Set and review Target Minimum Stock Levels (TMS) with the support of the Logistics Manager
Ensure the right stock is held in the right 3PL/warehouse across the network — including export and international markets — through active Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP).
Ensure that the production plan balances On Time In Full (OTIF), Cost and Obsolescence
Generate and own the 12-month rolling production plan and ownership of the internal file
Sign off production reconciliation ensuring accuracy of stock management tool, managing support from back-office team of Supply Planner and Processor
Project: Optimise operations planning cycle and develop KPIs
Project: conduct scenario planning to manage supply-side risks and uncertainties, run jointly with the Demand Planning Manager.
Escalate capacity, material or lead-time constraints through the monthly S&OP cycle whenever the plan cannot fully meet the agreed forecast.
Procurement & Inventory Management
Responsible for DASH's inventory of liquid ingredients, packaging and finished goods
Manages the outsourced co-pack operation from ideation to fulfilment
Own the contract process for Wonky Fruit before harvest cycle, working with Demand Planner on the forward forecast
Manage back office team to ensure material delivery schedules are matched to production
Project: Develop and report on inventory KPIs (stock cover, write-off/obsolescence %).
Co-Manufacturing
Lead weekly coordination call with co-manufacturer and be first point of escalation
Reporting of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project: Continuous Improvement (CI) of processes to improve efficiency
Other Assignments
Work closely with finance, production and logistics teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
Support the Product Manager with production and material-readiness timelines to achieve market launches of NPD.
Responsibility for assigned B Corp questions
Perform other duties as required or assigned by the management team
Requirements
What we are looking for:
Experience within food and beverage FMCG production and supply planning.
Experience of raw material and co-manufacturing forecasting and procurement
Experience managing 3PL/logistics providers and distribution requirements planning (DRP) across multiple warehouses.
Highly numerate and proficient in using excel to manage forecasting, planning, inventory and reporting
Copes effectively with change, making informed decisions on the information available, and comfortable handling the attendant risk and uncertainty
Understands the whole supply chain and the effect their decisions will have on inventory and financial metrics. Can effectively benchmark against competitors and peers picking up on and implementing best practice from elsewhere
Comfortable managing conflicting interests, negotiating and working with internal and external stakeholders to identify options and then implement the best overall solution
Understands what information people require, providing accurate clear and timely reports to meet the agreed expectations of all stakeholders
Experience of working with stock and accounting systems (Unleashed and Xero preferred)
Interest in sustainability within FMCG and an ability to evaluate the environmental impact of decisions made in the context of DASH’s supply chain
Experience managing or developing junior planning/support staff.
Benefits
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Hybrid working with minimum three days in the office a week
Consideration for share option scheme (after 1 year service)
25 days holiday a year
Subsidised public transport travel (Zones 1-2)
Classpass and Headspace subscriptions
Salary sacrifice nursery scheme
Work phone
Enhanced family friendly policies
Free tasty breakfast in the office
Regular social events with the team
Dynamic and supportive working environment
As much DASH as you can drink!
DASH's commitment to diversity and inclusion:
DASH Water is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing a supportive environment for employees from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. If there is anything we can do that will help you take part in the application process, please contact us first at hello@dash-water.com