About Us
At Wonderbly Group, our mission is to connect the world together through our special gift books. We make personalised books that inspire boundless self-belief in children and celebrate love in all kinds of relationships. Our books have allowed over ten million readers to see themselves as the centre of their own stories. Our two core brands are Wonderbly and Historic Newspapers. Wonderbly Group, now part of the Penguin Random House Group, is an award-winning business operating at the intersection of print-on-demand, personalisation, and D2C e-commerce. We've just been nominated for UK Publisher and UK Children's Publisher of the Year in 2025 by the British Book Awards, having previously won the latter in 2021. This is a group-level role, giving you the opportunity to work across both Wonderbly and Historic Newspapers, contributing to two highly creative and entrepreneurial businesses within the Penguin Random House family.
We're on the lookout for a hands-on, commercially savvy Buying & Supply Chain Manager to lead our end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations. You'll be the glue between product, design, logistics, and finance - keeping everything on track, on time, and on budget. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment (think fashion or e-commerce), and knows how to balance the big picture with the finer details.
What You'll Be Doing
New Product Development
- Partner with Design and Trade / Marketing to bring new ideas to life - from initial design to go-live
- Be the go-to person for operations throughout the development journey
- Keep projects moving by clearly communicating timelines, key milestones, and who's doing what
- Make sure every product meets quality, commercial, and compliance standards before launch
Stock Management
Take ownership of inventory planning and strategy - and make it betterEnsure the right stock is in the right place, at the right timeManage demand planning in line with the wider product and trading calendarKeep a close eye on slow-movers and over / understock issues - and suggest actionOversee stock counts and work with the warehouses to keep everything in checkSet up and manage regular stock reporting to flag potential out-of-stocks, highlight variances to expected inventory levels, and support proactive decision-makingBudget & Cashflow
Own the supply chain budget and make sure we're spending smartKeep tabs on upcoming supplier payments and commitmentsWork closely with finance to maintain visibility on procurement-related cash flowLook for ways to save without sacrificing quality or delivery timesSourcing & Commercials
Source and negotiate with suppliers globally to get the best deals and termsBuild strong, long-term supplier relationships - including managing contracts, payment terms, SLAs and invoicingTrack performance using clear KPIs and be quick to address any issuesStay ahead of supply chain risks and put contingency plans in placeFinance & Forecasting
Team up with Trade and Sales to build rolling forecasts and procurement plansTurn sales data into clear, actionable buying decisionsShare regular reporting on performance, trends, and variances to keep stakeholders in the loop.Critical Path & Project Management
Own the critical path from buying through to deliveryKeep projects on time and aligned with key trading dates and seasonal launchesUse project management tools to track progress and flag risks earlyBring the right teams together to keep things moving smoothlyB2B Shipping
Manage global and domestic B2B shipments, ensuring everything gets where it needs to be, when it needs to be thereWork closely with freight partners, customs agents, and warehouse teamsStay on top of international shipping rules, paperwork, and IncotermsMaintain and evolve processes for large-scale customer orders and shipping complianceRequirements
What We're Looking For
4+ years' experience in a buying, supply chain or procurement roleBackground in a fast-paced e-commerce or fashion business (or both!)Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skillsData-driven, with great forecasting, planning and financial understandingConfident managing critical paths and complex projectsClear communicator who thrives in a cross-functional teamBonus : experience with international logistics, customs, and trade complianceBenefits
Why Join Us?
First and foremost, you should join Wonderbly because of the work we do. We're on a mission to bring our meaningfully personalised products to everyone around the world. You'll be surrounded by inclusive, diverse and self-motivated people inspired by this exciting mission.
We're a profitable and responsibly run, B-Corp certified business. We have clear processes with sensible expectations and are always looking to improve. We have a strongly supportive and inclusive culture and are still small enough for individuals to make a big difference.
We have exciting growth plans, we want to create deeper connections between customers and their important relationships into the heart of our books.
On top of that, you can expect :
37-£40k per annum5 weeks per year remote working (anywhere you like!)28 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidaysHybrid working (3 days per week in office, 2 days remote)Pension scheme with matched contributionsMental Health support with Spill1 fully paid charity day per month500 per year budget to spend on courses and books with LearnablyHealth insurance to keep you and your family in tip-top shapeSubsidised Gym membershipLunch and Learn sessions with inspiring speakers on various topicsA dog friendly studio based near Kings CrossRegular socials (theatre trips, restaurants and our legendary in studio soirees every 4 months)At our studio there is :
Shower, secure bike storage (we are also part of the Cycle To Work scheme)Heaps of snacks, drinks, and comforts in our fully-stocked kitchenGroup yoga / walking and other fun stuffClubs for bookworms, runners, gardeners, aspiring poets and much moreJ-18808-Ljbffr
