About the job:
Role: Relex Implementation and Optimisation Manager
Sector: FMCG / In House Logistics
Location: Walsall
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 Days on site / 2 Days remote
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + Additional Company Benefits
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
Loom Talent are proud to have been retained by a repeat client, who are rapidly expanding. As a result, are seeking a Relex Implementation and Optimisation Manager to join their Supply Chain team. Reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain, this is a pivotal role responsible for leading the roll-out, optimisation, and ongoing development of their Relex platform across the business.
Relex is central to their supply chain and logistics operations - supporting demand forecasting, replenishment planning, inventory optimisation, and distribution flow. This role will ensure the system is fully embedded, configured effectively, and delivering maximum value across logistics and supply chain functions.
You will work closely with 20+ supply chain professionals, including Demand Planners and Schedulers, influencing system adoption, and driving best practice across teams, whist reporting directly into the Head of Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the full roll-out and embedding of the Relex system across the business
Act as the in-house Superuser and subject matter expert
Optimise Relex functionality across logistics and supply chain operations, including:
Demand forecasting and promotional forecasting
Automated replenishment and order generation
Inventory optimisation across depots and network
Safety stock modelling and service level management
Distribution planning and flow management
Exception-based planning and performance analytics
Configure parameters to support warehouse capacity, lead times, and supplier constraints
Drive improved availability while reducing excess stock and waste
Develop reporting dashboards and KPIs to monitor supply chain performance
Support data accuracy and master data governance to ensure system reliability
Deliver structured training and guidance to users across planning and logistics
Identify continuous improvement opportunities within forecasting, replenishment, and distribution processes
Act as the key liaison between Supply Chain, IT, and external system support teams
The Candidate:
The successful candidate for the Relex Implementation and Optimisation Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experience:
Proven hands-on experience using Relex within a logistics or retail supply chain environment - Essential
Experience within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment - Essential
Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment, and distribution planning principles - Essential
Experience supporting system implementations or large-scale roll-outs - Essential
Knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, and supplier lead-time management - Essential
Confident influencing stakeholders and driving behavioural change - Essential
Analytical and data-driven, with strong problem-solving skills - Essential
Comfortable working cross-functionally and indirectly influencing teams - Essential
Experience in a High-impact role with ownership of a business-critical system - Essential
Direct exposure to senior leadership - Essential
Be excited by the opportunity to shape and modernise supply chain and logistics capabilities
Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
Be commutable to Walsall
The Package:
Competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000
Hybrid working pattern (3 days, 2 days remote)
Plus, additional company benefits
If you are passionate about supply chain systems and want to take ownership of a logistics-focused Relex roll-out within a growing business, I would love to hear from you.