Operations and Supply Chain Manager

Pod Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing lifestyle and interiors brand in London is seeking an experienced Operations and Supply Chain Manager to optimise their end-to-end supply chain and fulfilment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ experience in supply chain management within consumer goods and is comfortable with tech solutions like Shopify and Xero. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 and supports a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain including consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of procurement through fulfilment.
• Analytical skills for data‑driven decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning and demand forecasting.
• Manage supplier and warehouse relationships.
• Oversee fulfilment operations and logistics.
• Review operational processes for automation opportunities.
• Support operational excellence in a collaborative culture.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in supply chain, operations, or logistics

Strong hands‑on knowledge of end-to-end operations

Excellent analytical skills in demand forecasting

Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

Tech‑savvy including Shopify and Xero

Organised and collaborative

Tools

Shopify

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Operations and Supply Chain Manager

Location: Hammersmith, London

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (flexible for the right candidate)

Pod Talent are partnering with an exciting, fast-growing lifestyle and interiors brand, creating beautiful homeware and furnishings sold through a D2C online store and by-appointment showroom. The business is experiencing rapid growth, including strong expansion in the US market, and is looking for a hands‑on Operations and Supply Chain Manager to support and optimise its end-to-end supply chain and fulfilment.

Key Responsibilities – Operations and Supply Chain Manager:

• Lead inventory planning and demand forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels across c.200 SKUs, balancing availability with efficiency.
• Manage supplier and warehouse relationships, placing purchase orders, tracking production, and resolving issues proactively.
• Oversee day‑to‑day fulfilment operations, shipping, and logistics to ensure smooth delivery to customers.
• Review operational processes and systems, identify opportunities for automation, and support system transitions (Shopify/Xero).
• Work closely with the wider team to support operational excellence while maintaining a collaborative, friendly culture.

Key Experience & Skills Required – Operations and Supply Chain Manager:

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, operations, or logistics, ideally within consumer goods, retail or high-value products.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of end-to-end operations, from procurement through fulfilment.
• Excellent analytical skills, particularly in demand forecasting, inventory management, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing environment with evolving priorities.
• Tech‑savvy, with experience in Shopify, Xero, or similar systems, and an ability to support operational systems transitions.
• Organised, collaborative, and adaptable, with a friendly and pragmatic approach to team working.

If you are interested and feel you have the relevant experience, please apply here or get in touch at [e-mail]