Project & Implementation Manager - Logistics

Morrisons; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Project & Implementation Manager to drive improvements in their logistics network. This role involves leading significant projects, ensuring efficient goods movement from distribution to stores, and implementing innovative solutions while prioritizing customer satisfaction. An excellent opportunity for a seasoned project manager looking to make a tangible impact.

Benefits

15% discount in store

10% discount card for a friend or family member

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including Digital GP

'MyPerks' discount with retailers

Free parking onsite

Enhanced family leave

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Company Car / Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within logistics or supply chain.
• Confidence using project planning tools like Gantt charts.
• Experience with automation or mechanisation projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading medium to large scale projects across the logistics network.
• Implementing initiatives that improve efficiency and productivity.
• Working closely with teams for smooth project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Change Management

Tools

Gantt charts

Job description

We’re making big improvements across our logistics network and we need a Project & Implementation Manager to help us make them happen.

This role is part of the Productivity & Programmes team, driving change that helps us move goods more efficiently from our distribution centres into our stores, with the end customer always in mind.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading medium to large scale projects across our logistics network, from automation to process improvement initiatives

• Building and owning project plans, tracking progress using Gantt charts, and making sure milestones are hit

• Working closely with on site teams and central functions to ensure smooth delivery and sustainable outcomes

• Turning strategy into action by implementing initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity, and service

• Championing automation and innovation, identifying where tech can improve how we operate

About you

We’re looking for someone with proven project management experience within logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing. This is a chance to work across our full logistics network and play a key role in how we serve customers better, faster, and smarter. You will also have:

• Confidence using Gantt charts and project planning tools to manage delivery

• Experience with automation or mechanisation projects

• Strong communication skills and the ability to bring people with you during change

• A customer first mindset and the drive to deliver tangible results

About us

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
  
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
  
• Career progression and development opportunities
  
• Generous holiday entitlement
  
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
  
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
  
• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
  
• Free parking onsite
  
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
  
• Annual bonus scheme
  
• Private healthcare
  
• Company Car / Car Allowance

With seven sites across the UK, we make over 1,000 deliveries to our stores each day ensuring our customers have the right products at the right time.

Behind the scenes in our fast moving warehouses, we’re powered by great people and cutting edge technologies. This is a vast network of distribution centres and transportation fleets, ensuring we’re able to meet availability needs of our customers.

Moving products is what we love, and we’re also making more sustainable choices, from reducing waste to running a safer, smarter operation. When it comes to Logistics we don’t just deliver, we bring fresh ideas, to go further!

At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.

We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive and make a difference.