Senior Manager Warehouse and Inventory Logistics and Planning (WILP)
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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
1. Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan.
2. Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply
with local labour laws.
3. Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team
events.
4. Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
5. Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product
experts in AI and robotics.
6. Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal
bureaucracy.