Change Programme Manager – Retail

White Glove; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A large wholesaler is seeking a Programme Change Manager for a 2-year fixed contract. The role requires significant logistics and change management experience, focusing on creating an efficient logistics network as the food business adapts to franchise and wholesale propositions. Key responsibilities include leading project plans and collaborating with the Logistics Leadership Team to maintain service quality.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working at a senior level in a logistics organization.
• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain from sourcing to store replenishment.
• Experience in managing multiple and complex internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme of activity to create a logistics network.
• Shape, incept, and design specific project plans for the transition.
• Work closely with the Logistics Leadership Team to implement an efficient network.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Change management

Transport knowledge

Warehouse knowledge

Supply chain management

Job description

A Large Wholesaler is now looking for a Programme change Manager for a 2 year fixed contract.

Retail and Wholesale experience required as well as 3pl – Transport and Warehouse knowledge is essential.

To lead the programme of activity required over the next 3 years to create a fit for purpose logistics network as the shape of the food business adapts to the introduction of both franchise & wholesale propositions and the development of the existing logistics network servicing the and FRTS business. Shape, incept and design specific project plans to deliver this critical, highly complex and cross-functional programme making sure that throughout the transition service to stores is maintained at the required levels. Work closely with the relevant members of the Logistics Leadership Team to successfully implement an efficient network that delivers ever improving service for our customers and members. (v3

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working at a senior level in a Logistics organisation – ideally with both transport and warehouse knowledge including systems, operating models, route to market, streaming and fleet.
• Knowledge of end to end supply chain from sourcing to multiple store format replenishment.
• Experience in balancing & managing both multiple and complex internal ‘customers’ at a senior level in the development and execution of complex change programmes.
• Experienced in a broad range of change initiatives providing the ability to provide content advice and support as well as generic discipline support.
• Strong end-to-end knowledge of Logistics/ supply chain and commercial goods margin models.
• Knowledge of network and transport models.
• Experience of opening new space or major network re-design.
• Experience of activities associated with mergers and acquisitions.
• Has established a strong external industry network in the logistics space and can evidence how to utilise this network.
• Evidence and detailed knowledge of logistics network development in a fast moving supply chain operation – preferably food and /or FMCG.
• Current relevant knowledge of IR and employment.