Supply Chain Productivity & Performance Manager

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Productivity & Performance Manager in Plymouth. This senior role involves leading transformation initiatives, improving operational excellence, and deploying a multi-year network optimisation roadmap. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in supply chain performance and a strong analytical background, along with relevant educational qualifications. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in supply chain performance, planning, or operational leadership.
• Background in retail, FMCG, or omnichannel environments.
• Hands-on, commercially minded decision-maker.

Responsibilities

• Develop and roll out a multi-year roadmap for network optimisation.
• Lead initiatives to improve speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency across the supply chain.
• Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, IT, and Operations to deliver performance improvements.
• Set, track, and evolve KPIs to spotlight opportunities and measure progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar field

Tools

Data Guru

Supply Chain Guru

SAP APO/IBP

Job description

Supply Chain Productivity & Performance Manager

Looking to lead transformation in a high‑growth supply chain? We're seeking a Supply Chain Productivity & Performance Manager to drive operational excellence, unlock efficiencies, and boost performance across a fast‑moving network. This is a newly created senior role with major influence, broad scope, and the opportunity to shape the future of how the supply chain operates.

The Role

You’ll spearhead performance improvement initiatives across service, cost, and quality—digging into data, fixing root causes, and aligning cross‑functional teams around scalable, sustainable solutions. If you’re hands‑on, analytical, and excited by the challenge of building a world‑class supply chain, this role is made for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and roll out a multi‑year roadmap for network optimisation.
• Lead initiatives to improve speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency across the supply chain.
• Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, IT, and Operations to deliver performance improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, problem‑solving sessions, and reviews to drive alignment.
• Set, track, and evolve KPIs to spotlight opportunities and measure progress.
• Provide clear and actionable performance insights to senior leadership.
• Build a resilient, flexible supply chain that adapts to peaks, growth, and market shifts.
• Design sustainable solutions that address recurring issues and build long‑term capability.

About You

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar field.
• 5‑10 years’ experience in supply chain performance, planning, or operational leadership.
• Background in retail, FMCG, or omnichannel environments.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High energy, proactive, and collaborative approach.
• Able to lead through complexity and deliver results at pace.
• Hands‑on, commercially minded decision‑maker.
• P&L awareness and experience.
• Familiarity with tools such as Data Guru, Supply Chain Guru, SAP APO/IBP.
• Proven track record delivering measurable gains in cost, speed, and quality.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount

This is a temp‑perm role with immediate start.

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