Supply Chain Lead & AI, Automation, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimisation

THE HACENS TALENT PTE. LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company in Greater London is seeking an AI-Driven Supply Chain Lead to oversee the end-to-end supply chain while ensuring effective inventory management and launch readiness. This permanent role features a hybrid working setup, collaborating directly with senior management and leading a remote team, making it ideal for innovative leaders motivated by data-driven decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in supply chain, operations, or materials management.
• Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and product launch support.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain planning and execution.
• Convert sales & marketing plans into demand forecasts.
• Lead supply and PO planning with manufacturers.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory optimisation

Supply and PO planning

Analytical capability

Collaboration with remote teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, IT or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

APS systems

Excel

Job description

YOUR NEW JOB

As the AI-Driven Supply Chain Lead, you will own and scale the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring inventory health, launch readiness, & cost efficiency in a fast-growing, data-led environment.

You will combine hands-on supply chain execution with forward-looking automation & AI adoption, while managing a small remote team and future-proofing supply operations as the business scales.

This is a permanent role, working in a hybrid setup (3 days office / 2 days WFH), working directly with the CEO.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Own end-to-end supply chain planning & execution from sourcing to delivery, launches + ongoing ops.
• Convert sales & marketing plans into accurate demand forecasts using historical + real-time data.
• Lead supply & PO planning with manufacturers in the US & China, optimising lead times, MOQs.
• Manage inventory across internal systems, 3PLs, and Amazon FBA.
• Coordinate new product launches, including SKU readiness, packaging & labelling approvals, phase-outs.
• Drive adoption of automation & AI tools across forecasting, inventory tracking, risk management.
• Partner cross-functionally & present clear supply, risk, and S&OP updates to senior stakeholders / CEO.
• Manage & develop one remote team member, with scope to support future hiring.

WHAT IS NEEDED FROM YOU

• 4–5 years’ experience in supply chain, operations, or materials management (stronger in planning than warehousing/logistics).
• Proven hands-on experience in:
• * Demand forecasting and inventory optimisation
• * Supply and PO planning
• * Product launch & lifecycle support
• Working knowledge of ERP, MRP, or APS systems.
• Strong analytical capability with comfort working deeply with numbers.
• Experience working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing and collaborating with remote team members.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, IT, or related field.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Practical experience implementing / using AI & automation tools within supply chain environments.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); SQL or Access exposure.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or structured process improvement methodologies.
• Startup or scale-up experience with evolving processes & ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically about future-state supply chain design.
• Chinese proficiency for communication with internal & external stakeholders