Inbound Supply Chain Director

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic Inbound Supply Chain Director to lead and optimise ASOSs global inbound supply chain operations. This role is a fantastic opportunity to drive efficiencies strengthen partnerships and make a real impact on how we move stock from source to warehouse. Youll be at the heart of shaping seamless freight customs and duty processes on a global scale helping to accelerate products from origin to market. 

If you thrive in a fast-moving people-first environment and love working cross-functionally to solve complex supply chain challenges wed love to hear from you. 

This is a hybrid working role with an expectation to be in our London office a minimum of 4 days per week.  

The Details 

• Oversee and collaborate with both long haul and short haul freight providers: Manage and coordinate with our commercial teams to ensure timely and complete delivery of products across our warehouse network in Barnsley and Berlin. 

• Supply Chain Expertise: We are looking for an individual with practical experience in managing large-scale retail or e-commerce volumes through a multi-nodal network. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in supply chain management port operations and air freight. 

• Budget Management: Responsible for overseeing the supply chain budget which includes sea freight lanes air freight European short haul inbound pre-processing and customs and duty management. 

• Leadership in Reviews: Lead monthly and quarterly reviews in collaboration with senior stakeholders and direct reports focusing on our five key pillars within the supply chain: people customers quality suppliers and efficiency. 

• Supply Chain Continuous Improvement: Own a global inbound continuous improvement agenda which requires a strategic vision dedication to operational excellence and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams. 

• Establish comprehensive commercial and customer impact metrics with a clear roadmap to achieve success. 

• Stakeholder Management: Manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders in the business including Trading Commercial Finance Legal Technology and Customer Care. 

• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity Equity & Inclusion strategies. 

Qualifications :

• in logistics or supply chain such as a certificate of professional competence advanced customs practitioner and IOSH is also desirable. 

• Knowledge of customs and duty regulations obtained either through a Level 5 Diploma in World Customs Compliance and Regulations or substantial experience managing customs processes (including bonded warehouse and AEO status). 

• Further education in business administration logistics supply chain management or a related field is desirable. 

• Extensive experience in supply chain ideally with a background in senior freight roles. Prior experience working with known freight providers such as MSC Maersk Davies Turner etc. 

• Prior experience in successfully bonding a German warehouse in line with customs authorities. 

About You 

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. 

• Managed a supply chain budget (including sea freight road haulage port operations customs and duty) exceeding 150 million. 

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and project management skills; adept at multitasking and prioritizing in a dynamic environment. 

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise board papers that present relevant information analysis and recommendations in a comprehensive manner. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing freight suppliers through contractual rate negotiations consistently achieving results that surpass the Shanghai Freight Index. 

• Manage and improve executive metrics for product delivery performance covering from PO creation to go-live in FCs specifically on improving time to market. 

• A key business partner to the EVP Product ensuring our supply chain aligns seamlessly with product goals. 

• Willingness to travel as required with the role being based in the London head office. 

• Creating an inclusive people-focused team culture with a strong emphasis on development engagement and growth. 

Additional Information :

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash or use towards other benefits

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time