AI-Driven Supply Chain Manager

Role Overview

• Lead the overall planning, purchasing, and logistics, ensuring high performance and proactive problem-solving.
• Manage departmental P&L, optimize cost centers, and improve supply chain KPIs while maintaining agility and service levels.
• Drive the adoption of automation tools and AI agents to streamline forecasting, PO generation, inventory tracking, and risk management.
• Oversee the full supply chain process—from sourcing to delivery—including: Product label and packaging approvals across compliance, legal, and design teams Operational readiness for new SKUs, free gifts, and promotional bundles Collaborate with the Project Manager to oversee and coordinate product/sample testing Launch coordination and lifecycle management for new and phased-out products.
• Align demand forecasts with sales and marketing plans, integrating campaign insights and real-time data. Balance stock availability and working capital through smart inventory planning and scenario modeling.
• Lead supply and PO planning with manufacturers in the US and China, optimizing lead times and MOQs.
• Manage inventory across internal systems, 3PLs, and Amazon FBA—ensuring timely replenishment and healthy turnover. Lead allocation strategies during supply constraints to minimize revenue loss. Reduce obsolete or slow-moving stock through proactive tracking and cross-team alignment. Oversee 3PL operations to maintain shipping SLAs and customer delivery standards.
• Research and evaluate manufacturers based on quality, reliability, and cost criteria. Support sourcing and negotiation efforts to help reduce COGS and strengthen supply resilience.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Launch, Marketing, Sales, and the Amazon team to align supply chain inputs with business goals. Present structured updates to the CEO, highlighting risks, cost trends, and forward-looking plans. Prepare and share monthly S&OP reports and dashboards to drive data-informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or IT)
• 4-5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or materials management.
• Strong cross-functional coordination with proven ability to drive planning and execution across departments (e.g., Product, Marketing, Sales, Compliance)
• Hands-on experience with demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning required
• Experience supporting new product introductions and product lifecycle planning strongly preferred
• Proficiency with MRP, APS, and ERP systems is required
• Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP); familiarity with SQL and/or Microsoft Access is a strong plus
• Strong analytical and scenario planning skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or project management methodologies preferred (Green Belt or equivalent a plus)
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and implement in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Comfortable adopting or exploring automation and AI tools for process optimization
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10% as needed.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• SQL

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements