Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-oriented organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager. This role focuses on leading improvements across the supply chain to enhance service levels and optimize costs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years in supply chain leadership roles within FMCG or retail. Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven experience in network optimisation and operational execution.
• Experience managing budgets or P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Implement cost efficiency and service enhancements.
• Collaborate across departments for scalable solutions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

SAP APO/IBP

Data Guru

Supply Chain Guru

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager to join a growing organisation. This newly created position plays a key role in driving transformation across the supply chain network — enabling business growth, enhancing service levels, and optimising costs through innovative thinking and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate, analytical, and customer-focused leader with a strong track record in supply chain improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement and innovation across the supply chain network.
• Identify and deliver initiatives that enhance cost efficiency, service speed, and quality.
• Introduce automation and mechanisation to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, IT, and operations to implement scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Establish KPIs, track performance, and communicate insights to senior leadership.
• Strengthen network resilience, flexibility, and scalability to meet business demands.
• Analyse operational performance to identify and resolve root causes of inefficiency.
• Build agility to manage seasonal and demand fluctuations.
• Conduct network modelling to align operations with strategic goals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and standardise best practices across the network.
• Support long-term business planning and commercialisation through supply chain capability development.

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years' experience in supply chain leadership roles, ideally within FMCG, retail, or omnichannel environments.
• Proven experience in network optimisation, planning, and operational execution.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational and governance skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self‑motivated, high‑energy professional with a collaborative mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Data‑driven analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience managing budgets or P&L responsibility.
• Familiarity with tools such as Data Guru, Supply Chain Guru, SAP APO/IBP.
• Demonstrated success in delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and speed.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the 'apply' button.

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