Global Network Strategy Architect

Specsavers; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Network Strategy Director to shape our global supply chain network. This remote role with global travel focuses on defining a long-term vision, design principles and a strategic roadmap to sustain growth, service excellence, resilience and efficiency across diverse markets.

You will translate growth ambitions and external trends into future scenarios, balancing service, cost, inventory and sustainability while guiding executive decisions and major investments.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in supply chain strategy, network design, logistics or related field.
• Experience delivering large-scale network transformation within global multi-site organisations.
• Systems-thinking mindset with end-to-end network design capability and balancing service, cost, inventory, sustainability and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the long-term global network strategy and roadmap.
• Drive network design, scenario planning and investment decisions across a complex international operation.
• Balance customer service, cost, sustainability, inventory and resilience to create enterprise-wide value.
• Influence senior stakeholders and advise executive leadership on strategic priorities.
• Lead transformational initiatives including automation, technology and capability development.
• Connect manufacturing, distribution, technology, sustainability and commercial strategies to create one coherent end-to-end network agenda.
• Scan geopolitical, regulatory, technological, sustainability and customer trends, translating opportunities and risks into strategic choices.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team, aligning across operations, finance, technology and commercial functions.

Skills

Senior leadership

Supply chain strategy

Network design

Stakeholder management

Strategic decision-making

Job description

Specsavers is seeking a Network Strategy Director to shape our global supply chain network. This remote role with global travel focuses on defining a long-term vision, design principles and a strategic roadmap to sustain growth, service excellence, resilience and efficiency across diverse markets.

You will translate growth ambitions and external trends into future scenarios, balancing service, cost, inventory and sustainability while guiding executive decisions and major investments.