Supply Chain & Operations Manager 12 M FTC
Pod Talent - hemel hempstead, east anglia
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Supply Chain & Operations Manager 12 M FTC | £60,000-£70,000 | RemoteWe are currently partnering with a growing D2C startup that is expanding its product range across multiple categories and is looking to hire a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to join the team remotely.This role sits at the heart of the business, with ownership of day-to-day supply chain operations, including managing both dropshipping and in-house fulfilment models, sourcing high-quality products, and navigating complex new product development (NPD) cycles.It’s a true player–coach role, requiring someone who is hands-on and comfortable executing day to day, while also stepping back to build scalable processes, improve ways of working, and support better commercial decision-making.In this role, you will...Lead the full supply chain lifecycle, acting as the strategic owner and hands-on operator across sourcing, logistics, planning, and executionDrive New Product Development from concept to launch, including supplier vetting, MOQ and COG negotiations, product testing, and complete product data documentationOversee outbound logistics across both dropshipping (DTC) and in-house fulfilment models, serving as the primary contact for manufacturers, freight partners, warehouses, and sourcing agentsLead weekly demand and supply planning, optimise inventory levels, manage short shelf-life products, and mitigate slow-moving and obsolete stock to protect working capitalDefine regulatory requirements, manage compliance documentation, resolve quality issues, and oversee daily operations including purchasing, order processing, inbound deliveries, returns, and warehouse managementAbout you:End-to-end supply chain expertise, with deep strengths in sourcing, supplier management, and complex product portfoliosProven experience in startup / scale-up / SME environments, comfortable operating at pace, managing ambiguity, and wearing multiple hats as an individual contributorStrong international supplier exposure, particularly across US and China marketsStrategic and hands-on operator, able to balance execution with forward-thinking and work closely with CEO/COO-level stakeholdersCommercial, analytical, and influential communicator, with strong Excel/Google Sheets capability, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the confidence to challenge and influence; people management experience is beneficial but not essentialIt is a great opportunity and if interested, please apply directly!*No sponsorship offered*
Created: 2026-04-28