Head of Network Optimisation / Supply Chain | Retail | National | £80k
Purpose
As Head of Network Optimisation, you'll be the strategic lead for making the overall supply chain smarter, faster, and more efficient-both in-store and online. You'll have the opportunity to design and implement impactful change across the network, from short-term wins to long-term structural innovation. Think automation, analytics, resilience, and real growth.
This role sits within a newly formed Supply Chain Team.
You'll work cross-functionally with stakeholders across Retail, Finance, and Tech, making data-led decisions that shape the future of how we serve our customers. If you're a commercially minded leader with a passion for operational excellence and a love of solving complex problems, this is your moment.
The role as Head of Network Optimisation:
Network Optimisation Strategy:
Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact supply chain roadmap focused on cost, speed, scalability, and quality.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with key teams (Finance, Retail, IT, Logistics) to identify and execute optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain.
Innovation & Automation:
Bring in cutting-edge thinking. Leverage automation, digital tools, and analytics to enhance performance and future-proof our operations.
Performance Monitoring & Insights:
Define KPIs and lead performance deep-dives. Use data to tell compelling stories and influence strategic decision-making at the highest level.
Growth Enablement:
Build a flexible, resilient network ready to scale with our business-supporting long-term capacity planning, sustainability, and customer promise.
Who we're looking for
Must-Have Experience:
Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years in supply chain / logistics optimisation or network design, ideally in retail or FMCG.
Experience in omnichannel environments and operational execution.
Strong grasp of planning, inventory management, and supply chain systems.
Skills & Traits:
Confident project leader with strong stakeholder management.
Analytical mindset with exceptional data interpretation skills.
Hands-on, energetic leadership style with a collaborative, solutions-first approach.
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
Bonus Points For:
Financial acumen (P&L experience, budgeting).
Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SAP APO/IBP.
Knowledge of sustainable supply chain practices.
Familiarity with tools like Supply Chain Guru or similar optimisation platforms.
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