Logistics Network Design Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Logistics Network Design Manager to lead their logistics network development. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in managing logistics teams. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to translate long-term forecasts into actionable strategies and identifying opportunities for operational efficiency. You will receive a competitive salary, benefits package, and enjoy a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in logistics, network planning, or supply chain strategy.
• Strong knowledge of logistics network design and end‑to‑end supply chain operations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for logistics network design.
• Develop and implement the company’s future logistics network.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate forecasts into strategies.

Skills

Logistics network design

Team management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Capacity planning

Job description

Job Title

Logistics Network Design Manager

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Infrastructure

Closing Date

2 December 2025

Role Purpose

As the Logistics Network Design Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of the company’s future logistics network. You will ensure the network supports growth, transformation, and operational excellence while driving efficiency and delivering measurable business benefits. In this role, you will manage a team of analysts, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and turn long-term forecasts into actionable strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for logistics network design, planning, and optimisation.
• Develop and implement the company’s future logistics network in line with strategic business goals.
• Ensure optimal network solutions are in place to support growth, transformation, and operational resilience.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate long‑term forecasts into actionable strategies and initiatives.
• Build comprehensive business cases to support strategic decisions and guide investments.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service across teams.
• Shape and evolve the network strategy by staying informed on industry trends, innovations, and best practices.
• Adapt strategies in response to business performance and changing market conditions.
• Use data‑driven insights to guide decisions and ensure commercial outcomes are achieved.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience managing teams in logistics, network planning, or supply chain strategy.
• Strong knowledge of logistics network design, capacity planning, and end‑to‑end supply chain operations.
• Strategic thinker with experience translating long‑term forecasts into actionable programmes.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to build robust business cases and use data to guide decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience adapting strategy to changing business conditions and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and a practical approach to problem‑solving.
• Up to date with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in logistics and network optimisation.

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24 / 7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24 / 7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated

Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves