Senior Supply Chain Programme Lead – Multi-Site Delivery

QLM Search; Leicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search in Leicester is seeking a Senior Programme Leader to deliver major supply chain projects across a multi-site meat processing business. You will own a portfolio of programmes, define priorities, secure resources and ensure delivery against agreed timescales and outcomes.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring close collaboration with the Executive Team and senior functional leaders to drive network transformation, acquisitions integration and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large cross-functional programmes.
• Strong end-to-end supply chain understanding in complex operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple functions and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to recover underperforming programmes.
• Experience with acquisitions integration or network change is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex supply chain projects and programmes from initial scope through to implementation and benefit delivery.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear project plans, milestones, responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
• Manage multiple programmes simultaneously across a multi-site meat processing network.
• Establish clear programme governance, reporting, risk management and accountability.
• Work across Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Technical to coordinate delivery.
• Lead programmes covering network optimisation, planning, logistics, inventory, procurement, customer service and supply chain performance.
• Take control of projects that are off-track, identify the issues and establish clear recovery plans.
• Step into urgent supply chain challenges where senior project leadership and cross-functional coordination are required.
• Lead supply chain workstreams associated with acquisitions, integration and wider business change.
• Track project costs, resources, risks, dependencies and benefits throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Provide the Executive Team with clear reporting on progress, risks, decisions and areas requiring intervention.
• Ensure programmes deliver the operational and financial outcomes agreed at the outset.

Skills

Programme delivery

Project management

Supply chain

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

QLM Search in Leicester is seeking a Senior Programme Leader to deliver major supply chain projects across a multi-site meat processing business. You will own a portfolio of programmes, define priorities, secure resources and ensure delivery against agreed timescales and outcomes.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring close collaboration with the Executive Team and senior functional leaders to drive network transformation, acquisitions integration and performance improvements.