Senior Supply Chain Manager

Unybrands; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global company

Career growth

Job summary

unybrands is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain for the category, overseeing inventory, POs, and logistics. The role focuses on delivering available products, mitigating risks, and driving operational excellence through data-driven decisions.

You will manage a team of supply chain professionals, partner with Category Leads, Procurement, and Fulfillment teams, and drive cost optimization and lead-time reduction across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain, logistics, or operations management.
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory management systems; Amazon FBA experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain for the category, including inventory, OOS and cost metrics.
• Lead weekly PO planning and supplier coordination to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage inbound/outbound logistics with 3PLs and warehouses.
• Deliver weekly and monthly KPI reporting and insights.
• Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to align execution.
• Mentor and coach the category supply chain team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Forecasting & planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Amazon FBA

ERP systems

Warehouse systems

Job description

Founded in 2020, unybrands is the next-generation brand accelerator platform built to acquire, integrate, and scale digital-first consumer brands. Headquartered in Miami, with offices in New York, London, Berlin, and Shenzhen, our 240+ team brings deep expertise across e-commerce, brand management, consumer retail, operational scaling, and M&A.

Since inception, we have acquired 30+ brands across Pet Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Supplements, Baby & Juvenile, Garden & Outdoor, Sports & Fitness, and Home & Lifestyle — completing 20+ acquisitions and delivering 16 consecutive quarters of like-for-like organic growth post-integration.

Our competitive advantage lies in a fully integrated operating system purpose-built to transform digital brands into omni-channel category leaders. Powered by a proprietary technology stack built on NetSuite ERP with 200+ data integrations, our platform enables brands to thrive across marketplaces, direct-to-consumer channels, and brick-and-mortar retail.

We focus on acquiring digital-first brands within carefully selected verticals, then applying tailored value creation playbooks that drive growth through innovation, expansion, and automation. We believe the next generation of consumer brands will be built differently — and we're building the AI-enabled retail tech platform to help them consolidate and win.

Job Overview

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing the entire supply chain process, from supplier coordination and logistics to warehouse operations and Amazon FBA management.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring product availability, reducing operational risks, and driving operational excellence across the category. This individual will lead, develop, and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture while delivering consistent business results through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Category Ownership & Strategy

• Act as the end-to-end supply chain owner for the category, accountable for inventory, out-of-stock, and cost metrics.
• Partner with the Category Lead to align supply chain execution with revenue and growth targets.
• Build and drive category-specific supply chain strategies across all sales channels.
• Lead special projects (e.g., integrations, liquidations, cost optimization).

Inventory & PO Management

• Lead weekly PO planning, balancing demand, inventory, and working capital.
• Place and track POs, ensuring on-time delivery and availability.
• Monitor OOS risks, recommend corrective actions, and own recovery plans.
• Optimize inventory turns while safeguarding service levels.

Logistics & Fulfillment

• Manage inbound and outbound flows in coordination with 3PLs and supporting teams.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective movement of goods to warehouses, FBA, and other nodes.
• Resolve logistics issues quickly and elevate risks with solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times and end-to-end costs.

Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver weekly updates and monthly performance reports for the category.
• Track and analyze KPIs: Fulfillment DoS, OOS %, Inventory Turns, and E2E unit cost.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve category supply chain performance.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the orchestrator between commercial and supply chain teams for the category.
• Align with Category Lead, Procurement, Inbound, Outbound, and Supply Planning to ensure smooth execution.
• Manage supplier relationships to secure reliability, cost competitiveness, and agility.

Leadership & Governance

• Provide direction and coaching to category-dedicated supply chain team members.
• Enforce clear accountability and role clarity within the category supply chain team.
• Champion process consistency across categories while tailoring execution to category needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations management.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and inventory management systems.
• Experience with Amazon FBA operations is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a rapidly expanding global e-commerce company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

unybrands is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without any regard to race, skin color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Nor are applicants discriminated against based on disability or protected classes.