Supply Chain Transformation Lead
Leeds
1. £40000 / Year,
2. Permanent / Full Time
Supply Chain Transformation Lead | Leeds City Centre
Full-time | circa £40,000
If you have strong experience in supply chain or operations and are ready to step into a role where you can genuinely shape and modernise how things are done, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
We are looking for a Supply Chain Transformation Lead to join a well-established and respected business based in Leeds City Centre. This is not a role where you simply maintain processes, it's a role where you improve them, challenge them, and bring new ways of thinking.
You'll play a key role in transforming how the supply chain operates, introducing smarter systems, improving visibility, and using data and technology to drive better decision-making across the business.
About the Company
You will be joining a well-established, family-run business in the heart of Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a premium British brand in the luxury fashion and interiors sector.
Established in 1865, James Hare is Britain's leading silk specialist, producing luxury textiles for the international fashion and interiors markets. Still owned and managed by the Hare family, the business is known for quality, service, and its long-standing reputation with top designers and decorators worldwide.
The Role
This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of supply chain and operational processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
You will:
3. Lead and optimise day-to-day supply chain and operational processes
4. Develop and implement advanced reporting using AI and digital tools
5. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data visibility
6. Take ownership of international shipping processes, including Incoterms
7. Work closely with senior leadership to provide commercial and operational insight
8. Proactively recommend and implement improvements to systems and workflows
9. Maintain high standards of organisation, accountability, and attention to detail
What we're looking for
10. Proven experience in a senior supply chain or operations role
11. Strong understanding of international trade and Incoterms
12. Experience using AI tools or modern technology to enhance reporting and processes
13. Highly analytical, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight
14. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working
15. Strong organisational and communication skills
16. Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
What's on offer
17. circa £40,000 salary
18. Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, with flexibility for slightly earlier start and finish
19. 33 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
20. Summer hours between 1st June and 31st August
21. Discretionary bonus scheme
22. City centre location, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and cinemas
23. Railway station within 5 minutes' walk
24. Complimentary gym passes
25. Discount at a local coffee shop
26. Staff product discount
27. Parking rota
Why this role stands out...
This is not about maintaining the status quo. It's an opportunity to step into a role where your ideas, your analysis, and your ability to improve processes will directly shape how the business operates.
If you've ever wanted the chance to modernise a supply chain function and see the impact of your work, this is that opportunity.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering note if possible outlining your relevant experience.
We will be in touch with suitable applicants to discuss the role in more detail.
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