Head of Supply Chain Transformation & Automation

Internetwork Expert; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Income protection

On-site gym

Job summary

Frontline Group seeks a senior programme leader to transform supply chain and logistics operations through scalable automation and process redesign. You will report to the Group Supply Chain Director and partner with senior operations, finance and technology teams, guiding programmes from concept through implementation and realised benefits.

We seek a candidate with deep experience in complex environments such as distribution, retail or FMCG, capable of building compelling business cases and

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering large-scale supply chain, logistics or operational automation transformation programmes.
• Experience leading operational change involving new facilities, start-up operations, major expansions or warehouse automation.
• Familiarity with complex environments such as distribution, logistics, retail, wholesale, FMCG, manufacturing or parcel operations.
• Strong programme management including governance, planning, risk management and benefit tracking.
• Confidence building business cases using operational and financial data.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex change, growth and ambiguity.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management with senior leaders and external partners.
• Strategic mindset with a practical, hands-on delivery approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; ability to simplify complexity.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels and increase operational efficiency through redesign, automation and data-led solutions.
• Lead supply chain network reviews, operating model redesign and improvement programmes.
• Drive improvements across distribution, freight, transport, productivity, supplier performance and resilience.
• Develop data-led operational solutions and shepherd them through approval, implementation and benefit realisation.
• Build clear business cases including ROI, payback and risk assessments.
• Lead complex cross-functional programmes with milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Forge relationships with Operations, Commercial, Finance and Technology, plus consultants and logistics partners.
• Translate complex information into clear recommendations and programme updates.

Skills

Programme management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

ROI analysis

Change management

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Frontline Group seeks a senior programme leader to transform supply chain and logistics operations through scalable automation and process redesign. You will report to the Group Supply Chain Director and partner with senior operations, finance and technology teams, guiding programmes from concept through implementation and realised benefits.

We seek a candidate with deep experience in complex environments such as distribution, retail or FMCG, capable of building compelling business cases and