Senior Regional Supply Chain Tech Leader

JD GROUP; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion Plc is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Technology Manager in the UK to lead regional technology teams and delivery of global supply chain initiatives. You will oversee WMS/WCS/TMS/LMS/ERP deployments, drive AI-enabled innovations, and manage vendor relationships within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Based at the Bury headquarters, you will report to the Head of Supply Chain Technology, guiding cross-functional collaboration with QA, Architecture, Data and Service Delivery

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain technology or related fields.
• Strong technical understanding of WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS, ERP, and integration platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Manhattan Active, WCS solutions, and emerging technologies such as digital twins and AI.
• Demonstrated ability in people management, project delivery, and vendor management.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with undefined responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery practices and large-scale transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Technology Teams: Manage engineers and technical leads to deliver supply chain technology initiatives.
• Deploy Advanced Solutions: Oversee implementation of WMS, WCS, TMS, LMS, ERP, middleware, digital twins, and AI technologies, including Manhattan Active and WCS platforms.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Handle regional vendor relationships, support contracts, and contribute to budget planning.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with the Head of Supply Chain Technology, Platform Manager, and teams in QA, Architecture, Data, and Service Delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technology liaison for regional directors and general managers, aligning technology execution with operational needs.
• Drive Transformation: Lead short-term transformation projects and establish long-term continuous improvement practices.
• Shape Team Operations: Define processes and ways of working to align with global standards and foster collaboration across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Agile delivery

Vendor management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

Manhattan Active

WCS

TMS

LMS

ERP

Middleware

Digital twins

AI technologies

Job description

JD Sports Fashion Plc is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Technology Manager in the UK to lead regional technology teams and delivery of global supply chain initiatives. You will oversee WMS/WCS/TMS/LMS/ERP deployments, drive AI-enabled innovations, and manage vendor relationships within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Based at the Bury headquarters, you will report to the Head of Supply Chain Technology, guiding cross-functional collaboration with QA, Architecture, Data and Service Delivery