Network Performance & Optimisation Manager

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Ipswich is seeking a Network Performance & Optimisation Manager to enhance operational efficiency across its supply chain. The ideal candidate will lead strategic initiatives, improve supply chain performance, and drive innovation through automation and digital tools. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and substantial experience in retail or FMCG environments are required. This role offers a competitive salary of £60k.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain performance, planning, or network optimisation.
• Background in retail or FMCG environments with online fulfilment exposure.
• Demonstrated success in leading network improvement programmes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supply chain performance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Project leadership

Proficiency in Excel

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Supply Chain Gur

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04.08.2025

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18.09.2025

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Network Performance & Optimisation Manager | Retail | National | £60k

Purpose

This is a high-impact position as Network Performance & Optimisation Manager sits at the heart of our supply chain transformation. Reporting to 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.