Network Optimisation Manager
2 days ago
Plymouth
A newly created, senior leadership role is now available for a passionate, analytical, and customer-focused professional to take ownership of network performance and optimisation across a fast paced retail operation. This is a high-impact position, driving supply chain excellence across both high street and online channels, with influence spanning short-term performance gains through to long-term innovation and strategic growth. This field based operational role will involve close collaboration with senior stakeholders to ensure the supply chain is agile, cost-effective, and capable of supporting ambitious growth plans. Key Responsibilities Network Optimisation & Strategy • Develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for supply chain network optimisation., • Deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, and speed., • Partner with Procurement, Operations, Logistics, IT, and other teams to identify and deliver performance improvements., • Facilitate workshops and reviews to drive continuous improvement., • Introduce automation and digital tools across systems, transport, and warehousing., • Monitor industry trends and integrate best practices., • Establish and monitor KPIs to track network performance., • Deliver clear insights and updates to senior leadership., • Build a resilient and scalable network capable of meeting future demand., • Develop capacity and capability plans to support strategic growth. Essential Experience • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field., • 510 years in supply chain network performance or planning leadership roles., • Experience in retail and omnichannel environments, ideally including FMCG., • Strong knowledge of network optimisation, planning, inventory, and execution., • Excellent organisational and governance skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Confident communicator and presenter at executive level., • High-energy self-starter with a collaborative and hands-on approach., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • Proven ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders., • Demonstrated results in cost, quality, and speed improvements., • Financial and P&L management experience., • Competitive salary, • Pension scheme, • Long service awards, • Employee discount, • Cycle to work scheme By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service JBRP1_UKTJ