Strategic Supply Chain Innovation Lead

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national retail company seeks a Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager in Plymouth to lead innovative strategies across their supply chain network. The role involves building a multi-year roadmap, driving cost-efficient initiatives, and strengthening network resilience. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of leadership experience in supply chain and hold a relevant degree. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in supply chain leadership within retail, FMCG, or omnichannel environments.
• Proven expertise in network planning, optimisation, and execution.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable gains in cost, speed, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and own a multi-year roadmap for supply chain innovation and optimisation.
• Drive initiatives that boost cost efficiency, service levels, and operational performance.
• Embed a strong Continuous Improvement culture across the organisation.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Cost Efficiency Optimization

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Advanced Excel / MS Office

Data Guru

Supply Chain Guru

SAP APO / IBP

Job description

A national retail company seeks a Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager in Plymouth to lead innovative strategies across their supply chain network. The role involves building a multi-year roadmap, driving cost-efficient initiatives, and strengthening network resilience. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of leadership experience in supply chain and hold a relevant degree. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.