We’re hiring a Senior Manager "Warehouse and Inventory Logistics and Planning (WILP)" to join our team based in London, UK.
What You’ll Do (Key responsibilities)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – WILP to build and lead
Humanoid’s global Warehouse, Inventory, Logistics and Planning function,
enabling scalable, reliable and cost‑efficient operations across London,
Boston and Vancouver.
Strategy and leadership
● Define and own the Supply Chain and Logistics strategy for the
Business, aligned with company strategy.
● Build the operating model, governance, KPIs and cadence for
warehouse, inventory, logistics and planning
● Lead, coach, and develop a team of WILP managers. Foster an
environment of continuous learning and development.
● Support the WILP teams across regional sites.
● Set OKRs, KPIs, and performance expectations.
● Foster a high‑performance, collaborative, curious and
continuous‑improvement culture.
● Decisive and data driven, able to make priority calls under pressure.
● Confident communicator with customers and executives, keeps
promises and raises risks early.
● This role operates in a high‑complexity robotics supply chain with
multi‑tier suppliers, long lead times, export controls, make-to-order, and
engineer‑to‑order flows.
● Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards
across all WILP operations.
● Act as deputy for the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics when
required.
Planning and order fulfilment
● Build a rigorous scheduling process for make to order, assemble to
order and configure to order flows, including one piece flow where
feasible.
● Run daily and weekly tier meetings to manage exceptions, shortages,
and expedites, ensuring clear root‑cause analysis and corrective
actions.
● Lead the available to promise and capable to promise process,
including project slotting and allocations during shortages.
● Ensure export compliance, documentation accuracy and clean
handover to carriers and customs partners.
Warehouse and Inventory
● Develop and maintain inventory management processes to optimise
warehouse operations.
● Oversee and execute inventory counts, reconciliation, and audits.
● Monitor and manage stock levels to meet customer demands and avoid
overstock or shortages.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve inventory processes
and accuracy.
● Lead and mentor the WILP teams at group and operational levels to
achieve department goals.
● Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
Logistics & Supplier / Customer focus
● Define and manage the distribution network for scale and mass
deliveries, including central DCs, regional DCs and cross docks.
● Select and manage 3PLs (and potentially 4PLs), carriers and freight
forwarders with clear SLAs and quarterly performance reviews.
● Implement transportation management, route optimisation and
consolidation rules that protect OTIF and cost.
● Strong understanding of Incoterms and global trade compliance.
● Good understanding of logistics processes across the Americas, UK,
and Europe.
● Ensure warehouse processes, WMS usage, inventory accuracy and
cycle counting reach Group standards.
● Build fulfilment playbooks for panel builders and system integrators,
including call off models, kitting, pre assembly and sequenced
deliveries to site.
● Create a proactive milestone tracking and communication model that
gives customers crystal clear ETAs and risks.
● Agree service level agreements by customer segment, including
OTIF targets, lead time windows and communication rules.
We’re Looking For (Skills / Knowledge /
Experience Required)
Experience & Qualifications
● 10+ years of direct Warehouse, Inventory, Logistics & Planning
experience, ideally in
manufacturing, robotics, technology, aero /
defence, automotive or FMCG.
● Proven experience establishing or scaling direct WILP functions.
● Degree in Business, International Supply Chain & Procurement
Management, Engineering, or related field.
● CIPS (MCIPS) Level 5 or equivalent; APICS CPIM desirable.
● Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and
negotiation frameworks.
● Awareness of export controls (including EAR) relevant to robotics and
technology.
Technical Skills
● Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and database management.
● Hands-on experience with ERP (for example SAP S4HANA), APS,
WMS, TMS and analytics tools such as Power BI.
● Proven success serving project based or engineer to order customers.
● Proven leadership of multi‑site or multi‑region operations and external
logistics partners
● Expert in S&OP, master scheduling, MRP and inventory optimisation.
● Strong analytical, numerical, and planning capabilities.
Behavioural Skills
● Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
● Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven
environment.
● Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities.
● Professional, motivated, and able to operate autonomously and within
teams.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan.
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Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply
with local labour laws.
- Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team
events.
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Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
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Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product
experts in AI and robotics.
- Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal
bureaucracy.
