Interim Supply Chain Manager

Interim Supply Chain Manager (12 month FTC)

Role Overview

Joining as Interim Supply Chain Manager, you'll take ownership of demand and supply planning across the business, building the systems, processes and partnerships needed to support scale while balancing availability, cash flow and service levels. You'll report to the Head of Supply Chain, owning end-to-end planning and execution across our growing B2B and D2C channels, and playing a critical role in shaping how our supply chain operates as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Own demand planning across B2B and D2C channels, translating forecasts into robust supply and manufacturing plans
• Lead end-to-end supply planning for long‑haul imports, balancing availability, cash, and service levels
• Manage manufacturing plans in partnership with suppliers, ensuring capacity aligns with growth ambitions
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners, optimising cost, lead times and reliability (and minimising air freight)
• Oversee inbound freight, customs and international documentation, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations
• Continuously design, implement and improve supply chain processes to support scale and resilience
• Track inventory performance, identifying risks and opportunities across the network
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Commercial, Operations and Finance to align plans and priorities
• Lead the S&OP processes, ensuring alignment between demand, supply and business goals

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Circa 5 years' experience in supply chain roles, ideally within fast‑growing supplier or consumer brands
• Strong demand planning experience, with a proven ability to turn data into actionable plans
• Experience operating in high‑growth environments with both B2B and D2C channels
• Hands‑on experience working with Freight forwarders
• Proven ability to build, document and continuously improve processes in evolving environments
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience of leading and developing high‑performing team members, creating clarity, supporting growth and holding people accountable for delivering great results
• A proactive "get stuff done" mindset with high ownership and accountability

Preferred Skills

• Led or played a key role in S&OP meetings or processes
• Experience working with manufacturers based in China
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets / Google Suite

Work Arrangement

• Contract Type: 12 month fixed‑term contract (FTC) covering maternity leave
• Start Date:
  
  1st October 2026
• Location:
  
  London (Shoreditch)
• Remote Status:
  Hybrid working with Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in office
• Department:
  Supply Chain

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave, including flexible bank holidays + a day off for your birthday
• Well Hub membership with a range of fitness & wellbeing options