Supply Chain Optimization Lead (12-Month Contract)

Kingfisher plc; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher plc is seeking a proactive supply chain professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will help maximise customer availability, reduce costs, and drive cross-cultural improvements across our global vendor network.

This role offers a hybrid working model with a mix of home and office-based collaboration. You’ll lead end-to-end initiatives, manage relationships with vendors and manufacturers, and contribute to continuous improvements across Kingfisher’s supply chain.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse data and provide data-driven insights.
• Strong cross-functional communication to influence across cultures.
• Experience in end-to-end project management and contingency planning.
• Experience in end-to-end vendor management and forecasting.
• Proactive mindset for continuous improvement in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply chain requirements are integrated into product decisions to maximise availability and minimise costs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency.
• Manage global relationships with vendors, manufacturers, buying teams and banners.
• Influence across cultures to address operational issues and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver change by owning end-to-end projects with contingency plans.
• Be a trusted partner across our businesses through supply chain expertise.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Project Management

Vendor Management

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Kingfisher plc is seeking a proactive supply chain professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will help maximise customer availability, reduce costs, and drive cross-cultural improvements across our global vendor network.

This role offers a hybrid working model with a mix of home and office-based collaboration. You’ll lead end-to-end initiatives, manage relationships with vendors and manufacturers, and contribute to continuous improvements across Kingfisher’s supply chain.