Head of Network Optimisation

IIRUC SERVICE SA; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is looking for a Head of Network Optimisation to enhance their supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supply chain or logistics optimisation, a degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and innovative thinking. The company offers a competitive salary of £80k.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain/logistics optimisation or network design, ideally in retail or FMCG.
• Experience in omnichannel environments and operational execution.
• Strong grasp of planning, inventory management, and supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact supply chain roadmap.
• Partner with key teams to identify and execute optimisation opportunities.
• Leverage automation and analytics to enhance performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Data interpretation

Collaborative problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SAP APO/IBP

Job description

Head of Network Optimisation / Supply Chain | Retail | National | £80k

Purpose

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.

This role sits within a newly formed Supply Chain Team.

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.

The Role As Head Of Network Optimisation

• Network Optimisation Strategy: Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact supply chain roadmap focused on cost, speed, scalability, and quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key teams (Finance, Retail, IT, Logistics) to identify and execute optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Innovation & Automation: Bring in cutting-edge thinking. Leverage automation, digital tools, and analytics to enhance performance and future-proof our operations.
• Performance Monitoring & Insights: Define KPIs and lead performance deep-dives. Use data to tell compelling stories and influence strategic decision-making at the highest level.
• Growth Enablement: Build a flexible, resilient network ready to scale with our business-supporting long-term capacity planning, sustainability, and customer promise.
  
  

Who we're looking for

Must-Have Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain / logistics optimisation or network design, ideally in retail or FMCG.
• Experience in omnichannel environments and operational execution.
• Strong grasp of planning, inventory management, and supply chain systems.
  
  

Skills & Traits

• Confident project leader with strong stakeholder management.
• Analytical mindset with exceptional data interpretation skills.
• Hands-on, energetic leadership style with a collaborative, solutions-first approach.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Financial acumen (P&L experience, budgeting).
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SAP APO/IBP.
• Knowledge of sustainable supply chain practices.
• Familiarity with tools like Supply Chain Guru or similar optimisation platforms.
  
  

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