Head of Supply Chain Programme Management

Frontline; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Hybrid work arrangements

Volunteer days

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Parking

Learning & development

Mentoring

Job summary

Frontline is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Programme Management to spearhead strategic transformation across warehousing, transport, inventory, procurement and distribution. You will establish governance, manage multiple workstreams and drive benefit realisation.

Reporting to the Group Supply Chain Director, you will collaborate with senior leaders and external partners, translating complex data into clear recommendations and delivering lasting improvements in a hybrid working model with 8

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale supply chain or logistics transformation programmes.
• Confidence leading complex change initiatives with multiple workstreams, budgets and benefits.
• Familiarity with operational environments such as distribution, logistics, retail, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing, parcel or carrier operations.
• Experience building and presenting business cases using operational and financial information.
• The ability to lead cross-functional programme teams and work effectively with executive stakeholders.
• The ability to analyse complex information, solve problems and communicate clear recommendations.
• A strategic mindset, commercial awareness and a practical approach to delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supply chain transformation programmes across warehousing, transport, inventory, procurement and distribution.
• Develop clear programme plans, governance arrangements and reporting that support effective decision-making.
• Manage multiple workstreams, budgets, resources, milestones, and benefit tracking against agreed objectives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels, and increase operational efficiency.
• Lead network reviews, operating model redesign and initiatives to simplify processes and increase automation.
• Drive operational improvements across distribution, transport, inventory, productivity, supplier performance, sustainability, and resilience.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Commercial, Finance and Technology, as well as with external partners.
• Develop data-led business cases, including return on investment, payback and risk assessments.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues and change impacts, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain transformation

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Strategic thinking

Clear communication

Job description

Can you lead complex supply chain programmes and turn strategic plans into lasting operational improvements?

This is a key opportunity to lead a major supply chain transformation programme, including the move to one national wholesaler and investment in new automated packing technology.

You will take a leading role in shaping the future of supply chain operations across Frontline Group, working closely with senior leaders and specialist teams to deliver meaningful change, improve performance and support continued business growth.

As Head of Supply Chain Programme Management, you will lead strategic transformation programmes across warehousing, transport, inventory, procurement and distribution. You will establish strong governance, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure programmes are delivered against agreed objectives, budgets, and benefits.

You will identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve customer service, optimise costs, and build future supply chain capability across the organisation.

Reporting to the Group Supply Chain Director, you will work with executive leaders, operational teams and third-party partners to take complex cross-functional programmes from concept through to implementation and benefit realisation.

You will bring significant experience delivering large-scale supply chain, logistics or operational transformation programmes, ideally within a complex environment such as distribution, retail, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing or parcel and carrier operations. Confident operating at senior stakeholder level, you will translate complex information into clear recommendations and bring the structure, clarity and momentum needed to deliver lasting change.

We offer an informal hybrid working model, with a minimum of 8 office days every 4 weeks.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead strategic supply chain transformation programmes across warehousing, transport, inventory, procurement and distribution.
• Develop clear programme plans, governance arrangements and reporting that support effective decision-making.
• Manage multiple workstreams, budgets, resources, milestones, and benefit tracking against agreed objectives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels, and increase operational efficiency.
• Lead network reviews, operating model redesign and initiatives to simplify processes and increase automation.
• Drive operational improvements across distribution, transport, inventory, productivity, supplier performance, sustainability, and resilience.
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Commercial, Finance and Technology, as well as with external partners.
• Develop data-led business cases, including return on investment, payback and risk assessments.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues and change impacts, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

• Experience delivering large-scale supply chain or logistics transformation programmes.
• Confidence leading complex change initiatives with multiple workstreams, budgets and benefits.
• Familiarity with operational environments such as distribution, logistics, retail, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing, parcel or carrier operations.
• Experience building and presenting business cases using operational and financial information.
• The ability to lead cross-functional programme teams and work effectively with executive stakeholders.
• The ability to analyse complex information, solve problems and communicate clear recommendations.
• A strategic mindset, commercial awareness and a practical approach to delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.

Please note Frontline Group is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

About us

United by our mission to ‘Make the Complex Simple', we connect some of the world's most recognised brands with consumers across retail, media, and premium environments. We're the UK's leading magazine distribution business and a leading retail solutions partner across publishing and home entertainment, made up of three business units - Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media.

Through our three business units, we deliver market-leading solutions across publishing, home entertainment, and global brand engagement. From managing the retail journey for iconic titles like Vogue, Grazia, Radio Times and Good Housekeeping, as well as leading children's brands such as Pokémon, Frozen and Barbie, to working with major publishers, film and music studios, and leading UK retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose, we play a critical role in bringing products to market. Our reach also extends to premium global environments, with brand placements across major travel hubs, four- and five-star hotels, airport lounges, and internationally renowned events - partnering with world-leading hospitality venues to engage high-value audiences.

Whether it's magazines, collectibles, books, music, film, or global brand campaigns, we combine deep industry expertise, strong partnerships, and innovative execution to deliver commercial success for our clients.

Our Culture

We're passionate about developing talent and supporting our people grow and thrive.

Our people are at the heart of our success. You'll be part of a business that celebrates diversity and creates an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Guided by our I ACT values - Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust - you'll work in a team that encourages innovation, drives sustainable performance, and supports your development, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact within a happy, high-performing and inclusive working environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
• Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
• Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
• Reward Gateway scheme - Smart Spending App with access to a range of deals and discounts
• Salary‑sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues