Network Performance & Optimisation Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Network Performance & Optimisation Manager to lead strategic improvements in supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain performance, particularly within retail or FMCG, and experience in driving innovations through automation and data-led decisions. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to significantly impact the company's operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in supply chain performance and planning.
• Background in retail or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic improvements across the retail and online supply chain network.
• Develop and deliver optimisation plans.
• Champion innovation through automation and digital tools.

Skills

Supply chain performance

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Network Performance & Optimisation Manager Retail National 60k

Purpose

This is a high-impact position as Network Performance & Optimisation Manager sits in the heart of our supply chain transformation. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be the driving force behind optimising our end-to-end retail and ecommerce network-making it leaner, smarter, faster, and more resilient.

From short-term tactical improvements to long-term strategic redesigns, you'll lead initiatives that enhance cost-efficiency, service quality, and operational scalability. You'll also be at the forefront of automation and digital innovation, empowering the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences across every channel.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on turning complexity into clarity-and performance into progress-this is the role for you.

The role as Network Performance & Optimisation Manager

What you'll do

• Lead strategic improvements across our retail and online supply chain network.
• Develop and deliver cost, speed, and quality optimisation plans.
• Partner with teams across Logistics, IT, Retail, and Procurement.
• Champion innovation through automation, digital tools, and data-led decisions.
• Monitor and report performance, identifying opportunities and delivering results.

What We're Looking For

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar.
• Experience in supply chain performance, planning, or network optimisation.
• Background in retail or FMCG environments, with exposure to both store and online fulfilment.
• Demonstrated success in leading network or operations improvement programmes.

• Strong project leadership, analytical skills, and stakeholder influence.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with tools like SAP, Power BI, or Supply Chain Gur

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