<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong>Head of Network Optimisation / Supply Chain | Retail | National | £80k</strong></p><div><h3 data-start="947" data-end="979">Purpose</h3><p data-start="981" data-end="1342">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.</p><p data-start="981" data-end="1342">This role sits within a newly formed Supply Chain Team. </p><p data-start="1344" data-end="1658">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.</p><h3 data-start="1665" data-end="1696"><strong data-start="1672" data-end="1696">The role as Head of Network Optimisation:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1697" data-end="2585"><li data-start="1697" data-end="1859"><p data-start="1699" data-end="1859"><strong data-start="1699" data-end="1733">Network Optimisation Strategy:</strong><br data-start="1733" data-end="1736">Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact supply chain roadmap focused on cost, speed, scalability, and quality.</p></li><li data-start="1861" data-end="2045"><p data-start="1863" data-end="2045"><strong data-start="1863" data-end="1898">Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong><br data-start="1898" data-end="1901">Partner with key teams (Finance, Retail, IT, Logistics) to identify and execute optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain.</p></li><li data-start="2047" data-end="2219"><p data-start="2049" data-end="2219"><strong data-start="2049" data-end="2077">Innovation &amp; Automation:</strong><br data-start="2077" data-end="2080">Bring in cutting-edge thinking. Leverage automation, digital tools, and analytics to enhance performance and future-proof our operations.</p></li><li data-start="2221" data-end="2408"><p data-start="2223" data-end="2408"><strong data-start="2223" data-end="2261">Performance Monitoring &amp; Insights:</strong><br data-start="2261" data-end="2264">Define KPIs and lead performance deep-dives. Use data to tell compelling stories and influence strategic decision-making at the highest level.</p></li><li data-start="2410" data-end="2585"><p data-start="2412" data-end="2585"><strong data-start="2412" data-end="2434">Growth Enablement:</strong><br data-start="2434" data-end="2437">Build a flexible, resilient network ready to scale with our business-supporting long-term capacity planning, sustainability, and customer promise.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2592" data-end="2624"> <strong data-start="2599" data-end="2624">Who we're looking for</strong></h3><p data-start="2626" data-end="2651"><strong data-start="2626" data-end="2651">Must-Have Experience:</strong></p><ul data-start="2652" data-end="2948"><li data-start="2652" data-end="2718"><p data-start="2654" data-end="2718">Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.</p></li><li data-start="2719" data-end="2804"><p data-start="2721" data-end="2804">5+ years in supply chain / logistics optimisation or network design, ideally in retail or FMCG.</p></li><li data-start="2805" data-end="2872"><p data-start="2807" data-end="2872">Experience in omnichannel environments and operational execution.</p></li><li data-start="2873" data-end="2948"><p data-start="2875" data-end="2948">Strong grasp of planning, inventory management, and supply chain systems.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2950" data-end="2970"><strong data-start="2950" data-end="2970">Skills &amp; Traits:</strong></p><ul data-start="2971" data-end="3230"><li data-start="2971" data-end="3033"><p data-start="2973" data-end="3033">Confident project leader with strong stakeholder management.</p></li><li data-start="3034" data-end="3099"><p data-start="3036" data-end="3099">Analytical mindset with exceptional data interpretation skills.</p></li><li data-start="3100" data-end="3186"><p data-start="3102" data-end="3186">Hands-on, energetic leadership style with a collaborative, solutions-first approach.</p></li><li data-start="3187" data-end="3230"><p data-start="3189" data-end="3230">Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.</p></li></ul><p data-start="3232" data-end="3253"><strong data-start="3232" data-end="3253">Bonus Points For:</strong></p><ul data-start="3254" data-end="3485"><li data-start="3254" data-end="3301"><p data-start="3256" data-end="3301">Financial acumen (P&amp;L experience, budgeting).</p></li><li data-start="3302" data-end="3351"><p data-start="3304" data-end="3351">Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SAP APO/IBP.</p></li><li data-start="3352" data-end="3402"><p data-start="3354" data-end="3402">Knowledge of sustainable supply chain practices.</p></li><li data-start="3403" data-end="3485"><p data-start="3405" data-end="3485">Familiarity with tools like Supply Chain Guru or similar optimisation platforms.</p><p data-start="3405" data-end="3485"><strong>BBBH: 34010</strong></p></li></ul></div></dd>