Remote Global Network Strategy Director — End-to-End Supply Chain

Specsavers; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Network Strategy Director to shape the future of our global supply chain network. The role offers a remote-first approach with international travel and a close partnership with manufacturing, logistics, and retail teams.

You will translate growth ambitions and external trends into strategic scenarios, balancing service, cost, inventory, sustainability and resilience. Lead a high-performing team and influence executives on priorities affecting the end-to-end network.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in supply chain strategy, network design or related fields.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale network transformation within global organisations.
• Systems-thinking mindset with end-to-end network design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the long-term global network strategy and roadmap.
• Drive network design, scenario planning and investment decisions across a complex international operation.
• Balance service, cost, sustainability, inventory and resilience to create enterprise-wide value.
• Influence senior stakeholders and advise executive leadership on strategic priorities.
• Lead transformational initiatives including automation, technology and capability development.
• Coordinate across manufacturing, distribution, technology, sustainability and commercial functions to align a global network agenda.
• Monitor geopolitical, regulatory and sustainability trends to inform strategic choices.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team and ensure alignment across functions.

Skills

Senior leadership

Systems thinking

Stakeholder management

Strategic decision making

Scenario planning

Job description

Specsavers is seeking a Network Strategy Director to shape the future of our global supply chain network. The role offers a remote-first approach with international travel and a close partnership with manufacturing, logistics, and retail teams.

You will translate growth ambitions and external trends into strategic scenarios, balancing service, cost, inventory, sustainability and resilience. Lead a high-performing team and influence executives on priorities affecting the end-to-end network.