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About the role
This Supply Chain Development Manager role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a leading retail brand's supply chain. You'll drive strategic network development, influence key decisions, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the John Lewis Partnership. As a Partner in our employee-owned business, you'll be more than just an employee; you'll be a co-owner, sharing in our success and playing a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
At a glance
Roles: Supply Chain Development Manager
Position: We are looking for a permanent Supply Chain Development Manager to join our site here at Magna Park 2 (NDC).
Hours of work: Full Time, 35 hours working Monday to Friday
The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture of office and home-based work based on your personal needs whilst balancing business requirements. The Development team aims for around 3 days a week in the office to connect or travel to other Distribution locations when required.
Salary: The pay range for this role starts from £70,000, depending on skills and experience.
Are you prepared to shape the upcoming direction of John Lewis's Supply Chain Network and capability design? Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
As our Supply Chain Development Manager, you'll be pivotal in innovation and shaping our business plan for the next 5 to 10 years. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to:
* Provide critical insights to inform the design of our future network and capabilities, with a strategic outlook spanning the next decade.
* Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify opportunities for improvement, developing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, respond to evolving demands, and overcome financial challenges.
* Work with teams outside of Supply Chain to understand their needs and translate these into operational and people implications across our network.
* Be a key voice in developing new customer propositions, ensuring operational impacts are understood and integrated into our plans.
Essential Skills
* Agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent stakeholder management: able to communicate effectively at senior leadership levels.
* Broad understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations within retail.
* Experience in physical network design and development across Distribution, Fulfilment, and Transport.
* Thorough awareness of market trends and technologies, including automation, to drive efficiencies and productivity.
* Highly analytical and data-driven.
* Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
About The Partnership
We're the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home to our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees; we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.
We're focused on retail excellence. We continue to innovate, adapt, and diversify. We uphold our promise of 'Never Knowingly Undersold' on price, quality, and service in John Lewis and passionately serve food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners, we share ownership and its rewards. We contribute to our success, work together through good and challenging times, and treat everyone with kindness and respect.
We own making the Partnership a place where everyone belongs. We embrace differences and foster an environment to thrive, grow individually, and collectively.
As Partners, we make a difference. And, we all own it.
Important Points to Note
Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks for successful candidates. You'll be informed and provided with details during recruitment. DBS checks will be carried out by a registered third-party body, and financial probity checks may also be required.
We recommend applying promptly as vacancies can close early if we receive many applications.
We support flexible working arrangements, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss options with the hiring manager during your interview.
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