- Esperienza
- Qualsiasi
- Stipendio
- GBP 50,000 – GBP 60,000 / year
- Aperture
- 1
- Pubblicato
- 1 ora fa
- Modalità di lavoro
- Lavoro da casa
- Requisiti di ammissibilità
- Applicants must reside in the United Kingdom or European Union to be considered for this position.
- Riprendere
- È necessario candidarsi
Descrizione del lavoro
Role Overview
We are collaborating with a dynamic direct-to-consumer startup that is expanding its range of product categories. They are seeking a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to join their team remotely on a contract basis. This pivotal position involves full responsibility for day-to-day supply chain activities, managing a combination of dropshipping and in-house fulfillment systems, sourcing premium products, and guiding complex new product development cycles.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire supply chain lifecycle as both a strategic leader and operational executor, managing sourcing, logistics, planning, and execution.
- Lead new product development from initial concept through launch, including vetting suppliers, negotiating minimum order quantities and costs, conducting product testing, and compiling comprehensive product documentation.
- Manage outbound logistics processes for both direct-to-consumer dropshipping and in-house fulfillment, acting as the chief liaison for manufacturers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and sourcing representatives.
- Conduct weekly demand and supply planning sessions to optimize inventory, handle short shelf-life items effectively, and reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock to safeguard working capital.
- Ensure compliance by defining regulatory requirements, maintaining documentation, addressing quality concerns, and supervising daily operations such as purchasing, order processing, inbound logistics, returns, and warehouse administration.
Candidate Profile
- Comprehensive supply chain expertise from end to end, with strong capabilities in sourcing, supplier management, and direct-to-consumer operations.
- Experience working in fast-paced startup or scale-up settings, adept at handling uncertainty and ambiguity.
- Proven exposure to international suppliers, especially in the US and China markets.
- A balanced mix of strategic vision and hands-on execution, collaborating closely with executive leadership including CEO and COO.
- Commercially savvy, analytically strong, excellent communication skills, proficient with Excel and Google Sheets, proactive in problem-solving, and experienced in managing teams.
Additional Information
- This position is open to candidates based in the UK or European Union only.
- The role is offered on a contractor basis, providing flexibility in engagement.