1. Role Details
Title:
Supply Chain Technology Platform Manager
Organisation/
Team:
JD Sports Fashion Plc
Group IT
Reporting to:
Head of Supply Chain Technology
Location:
Bury Headquarters
Lancashire
Level:
TBA
Approx # of Direct Reports:
2-4
1. Business Environment
JD Sports Fashion Plc has long been established as the leading UK specialised multiple retailer of fashionable branded and own brand sports and casual wear, principally through the growth of its main retail fascia, JD Sports.
We instil our staff with the knowledge and training they need to fulfil challenging and rewarding careers.
Our workforce is built on motivated self-starters, and we encourage our people to constantly seek ways to improve our business. This means challenging the way we merchandise, sell, and manage the business, being creative and forward thinking in suggesting alternative solutions. Problems are solved and opportunities seized by people from all levels of the organisation, working together.
1. Operational Environment
We are seeking a Supply Chain Technology Platform Manager to own and manage the global technology platform that underpins our supply chain operations. This role is highly technical and acts as the bridge between supply chain technology and core IT teams, ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, and fully integrated.
You will be responsible for platform governance, environment provisioning, and compliance with JD Technology standards, while enabling regional teams to deploy solutions effectively. This is a critical role for someone who thrives on technical complexity and wants to shape the backbone of our supply chain technology ecosystem.
1. Role Description
1.
o Platform Ownership:Define and maintain global standards for supply chain technology platforms, including WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS, ERP, middleware, and integration layers.
o Security & Compliance:Ensure all systems meet JD Technology security and compliance requirements.
o Infrastructure Coordination:Manage network needs, server requirements, and installation processes in collaboration with IT infrastructure teams.
o Integration Management:Oversee integrations between supply chain systems and enterprise platforms, ensuring stability and scalability.
o Environment Provisioning:Lead environment setup and management for development, testing, and production.
o Collaboration:Work closely with regional technology managers, QA, Architecture, Data, and Service Delivery teams to enable successful deployments.
* Continuous Improvement:Drive platform enhancements and adopt emerging technologies such as digital twins and AI.
1. Experience and Knowledge
Essential
1.
o Strong technical background in enterprise supply chain systems and platform architecture.
o Experience with WMS, WCS, TMS, ERP, middleware, and integration technologies.
o Familiarity with Manhattan Active, WCS solutions, and modern integration frameworks.
o Deep understanding of IT infrastructure (networks, servers, security standards).
o Proven ability to manage complex environments and ensure compliance.
o Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Preferable
* Knowledge of Agile delivery practices.
* Experience in large-scale transformation programs.
* Budget management exposure.
1. Skills / Behaviours
Essential
* Excellent planning and organisational skills – delivering and communicating plans effectively, with the ability to balance the requirements of multiple stakeholders
* A keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately when working in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
* Strong interpersonal skills, offering a positive and adaptable approach to Project teams in a rapidly changing environment
* Proven problem-solving skills that demonstrate a methodical and analytical approach
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for different audiences with varying degrees of technical experience
* Ability to build strong relationships and engage effectively with key stakeholders, including both third party vendors and internal IT and business teams