Head of Supply Chain Transformation & Programme Delivery

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

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